Mini Starfish Tuna Sandwiches (Printable Format)

Ocean-inspired mini star-shaped tuna sandwiches ideal for festive gatherings and kids' parties.

# What's Needed:

→ Bread

01 - 12 slices white sandwich bread, crust removed

→ Filling

02 - 4.2 oz canned tuna in water, drained
03 - 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
04 - 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
05 - 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
06 - 1 tablespoon finely chopped chives
07 - Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

→ Decoration

08 - 24 black olive slices for eyes
09 - 24 small capers for decoration
10 - 1 small carrot, peeled and finely diced (optional star points)

# How To Make It:

01 - Use a star-shaped cookie cutter to cut out star shapes from each bread slice, yielding 24 stars.
02 - In a mixing bowl, combine tuna, mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, chopped chives, salt, and pepper. Mix thoroughly until blended.
03 - Spread a generous spoonful of the tuna mixture onto half of the bread stars.
04 - Top the filled stars with the remaining bread stars to form sandwiches.
05 - Attach two black olive slices onto one point of each sandwich to resemble eyes, placing a caper at the center of each olive slice.
06 - Optionally, decorate the tips of the star points with finely diced carrot pieces for extra detail.
07 - Arrange sandwiches on a platter and serve chilled.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • One-pot meal
  • Freezer-friendly
02 -
  • Substitute tuna with finely chopped cooked chicken for a non-pescatarian version
  • Use whole wheat bread for extra fiber
03 -
  • Add a touch of sweet relish or finely diced celery for extra crunch
  • Pair with a crisp white wine or sparkling water with lemon for adults
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