Tuna Salad Is Twice As Good When You Combine It With Another Classic Sandwich

When it comes to tuna salad, it can be easy to fall into a routine. We all have our favorite seasonings and mix-ins, but if you haven't shaken up your go-to recipe in a while, there's no time like the present. There are tons of great ways to upgrade your tuna salad, from adding anchovies to chopped dill pickles. But if you want something classic and undeniably delicious, consider combining your tuna salad with the fixings of a BLT. It's simple, but if you like both sandwiches, it's a no-brainer.

Tuna salad already pairs well with tomatoes and lettuce. The two vegetables help balance out the rich, mayonnaise-heavy salad; plus, they add some textural depth to the whole sandwich. But what about bacon? If you've never combined it with tuna salad, you're in for a real treat. Not only does it add an excellent crunch to every bite, but bacon also brings a salty, smoky flavor that makes the whole sandwich ten times more exciting. Better yet, by combining the two proteins, you're making both sandwiches even more filling than they'd be on their own.

Combining your tuna salad with BLT ingredients isn't complicated; in fact, it's ridiculously easy and customizable. The simplest way to fuse the two sandwiches together is by adding a scoop of your already-made tuna salad into your BLT. This option is quick and simple, as each of your ingredients can be prepped and portioned ahead of time, making it a great option for a make-ahead lunch. 

If you want to take things in a different direction, rather than whipping up a batch of creamy tuna salad, begin with a can of tuna. Instead of adding mayonnaise to it, mix it with a ripe avocado. Add a bit of lemon juice to the avocado before mashing it with the tuna to keep it from browning, and season the mixture with salt and pepper. This combo will give your tuna BLT some extra color and nutritional value, all at once. 

The tuna melt is another popular iteration of a plain tuna sandwich, and there's nothing stopping you from combining this iconic sandwich with the classic BLT either. Everyone makes their tuna melts a little differently; some like to toast them in the oven, while others like to grill them on the stove. Whichever method you prefer, just make your tuna melt and finish it by adding bacon slices, lettuce, and tomatoes. You'll be met with a rainbow of flavors and textures so good, you'll likely never want to keep the sandwiches separate ever again.