Canned tuna is a shelf-stable animal protein that has been a part of many people's diets for a long time now, but eating the same sandwich time after time can get a little repetitive. And a lot of people do that! There's nothing wrong with it, but if you're at the point where you're starting to get bored with your tuna sandwiches, there are some really simple ways to make it a little different and more exciting.
Tuna Variety
Tuna comes in a variety of species, is packed in a variety of materials, and comes in different textures. If you've been buying the same type of tuna for a long time, trying the other varieties (like an Albacore or maybe trying some tuna packed in olive oil, rather than water) can introduce interesting changes to your sandwich.
Spice Cabinet Rummage
You likely have a bunch of spices and seasonings for your food, so you might comb through and see what you have that would pair well with tuna. If you have a lemon and herb shaker that you use on chicken, for example, that would go pretty well with your tuna sandwich. Dill also goes particularly well with canned tuna. Garlic or onion powders are also highly recommended — most kitchens have these on hand, and they're relatively cheap to get your hands on. If you're not sure how much you need, start with a little and taste it, and then add more if you feel you need it.
Also, whatever seasoning you use, check to see if it has salt in it. It's fine if there is, but if there's salt in it, you may need to be a little more sparing with the seasoning. It's just something to be aware of.
Dressing
Most people prep tuna for sandwiches by mixing it with either mayonnaise or another similar type of dressing. In the first place, if you primarily use one, switching to the other can be an interesting new experience. Mayonnaise users might be surprised at the tartness that some of the other sandwich dressings can bring to the party, and sandwich dressing users may delight in the creamy richness of mayonnaise. But, beyond that, you can branch out a bit. Try your favorite salad dressing, instead. After all, if you had tuna on a salad, you would be using that dressing anyway. If you're worried about overwhelming your sandwich with flavor, you can sub a little bit of your favorite dressing in for some of the mayo or sandwich dressing you would have otherwise used, for a milder take.
For more ideas on how to use canned tuna, talk to a supplier in your area.
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