Name: Tuna Salad Sliders Recipe
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 20 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 6 cans (5 oz / 142 g each) tuna, water-packed, drained; 1 large red onion, chopped; 2 medium tomatoes, chopped; 2/3 cup (160 ml) mayonnaise; 2 jalapeño peppers, chopped (optional); 1/4 cup (60 ml) lemon juice, fresh recommended; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1 tsp Old Bay seasoning; 1 tsp black pepper; 12 slider buns; 12 slices pepper jack cheese; Lettuce leaves (romaine or butter lettuce preferred)

Description

These Tuna Salad Sliders are a quick and flavorful appetizer or snack perfect for gatherings or light meals. Made with water-packed tuna, fresh vegetables, zesty lemon juice, and a touch of Old Bay seasoning, these sliders offer a balanced blend of creamy, tangy, and mildly spicy flavors. Layered with pepper jack cheese and crisp lettuce on slider buns, they provide a delicious handheld treat ready in just 20 minutes.

Ingredients

Scale

Tuna Salad

6 cans (5 oz / 142 g each) tuna, water-packed, drained
1 large red onion, chopped
2 medium tomatoes, chopped
2/3 cup (160 ml) mayonnaise
2 jalapeño peppers, chopped (optional)
1/4 cup (60 ml) lemon juice, fresh recommended
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tsp Old Bay seasoning
1 tsp black pepper

Assembly

12 slider buns
12 slices pepper jack cheese
Lettuce leaves (romaine or butter lettuce preferred)

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Instructions

Mix ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the drained tuna, chopped red onion, chopped tomatoes, mayonnaise, chopped jalapeño peppers if using, lemon juice, minced garlic, Old Bay seasoning, and black pepper. Stir thoroughly until all ingredients are evenly mixed and the tuna salad has a uniform appearance, ensuring every bite has a balanced flavor.
Chill the mixture: Cover the bowl tightly with plastic wrap and refrigerate for about 10 minutes. This rest period allows the flavors to meld together and intensify the overall taste of the tuna salad.
Assemble sliders: Spread a generous layer of the chilled tuna salad over the bottom half of each slider bun. Top each with a slice of pepper jack cheese and a fresh, crisp leaf of lettuce to add texture and freshness. Press down lightly on each slider to secure the layers.
Serve: Place the top halves of the slider buns on the assembled sandwiches and arrange the sliders neatly on a serving platter. These sliders are best served chilled for a refreshing and satisfying snack or appetizer.

Notes

For extra heat, keep the jalapeño seeds; remove them if you prefer milder flavor.
Use fresh lemon juice for the best bright flavor.
Slider buns can be lightly toasted if desired, although serving chilled is recommended.
These sliders can be prepared ahead and stored covered in the refrigerator for up to 24 hours.
Substitute mayonnaise with Greek yogurt for a healthier option.
Ensure tuna is well drained to avoid soggy sliders.