My Favorite Tunacado Sandwich

Name: My Favorite Tunacado Sandwich
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 1
Cuisine: Global
Ingredients: 1 can of tuna in olive oil, drained; 2 tablespoons green pesto; 1 ripe avocado, sliced; 1 medium tomato, sliced thinly; 2 pieces of sourdough or ciabatta bread; 1 tablespoon butter; A pinch of salt and black pepper

A fresh and creamy tuna sandwich inspired by the famous cafe version.

By Recipes By Nani· 🌍 Global· July 19, 2026

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Prep

10 minutes

Cook

5 minutes

Total

15 minutes

Serves

If you love a good lunch, you probably know about the viral Tunacado. It is my favorite way to enjoy canned tuna because the pesto adds such a bright, herby punch that makes it feel fancy and fresh. The combination of creamy avocado and tangy tuna is just perfect.

My biggest tip is to use a really good quality sourdough or ciabatta bread. The crunch from a toasted bun really holds up well against the creamy fillings. Make sure your avocado is perfectly ripe for the best texture.

🧺 Ingredients

1 can of tuna in olive oil, drained
2 tablespoons green pesto
1 ripe avocado, sliced
1 medium tomato, sliced thinly
2 pieces of sourdough or ciabatta bread
1 tablespoon butter
A pinch of salt and black pepper

👩‍🍳Instructions

1
In a small bowl, mix the drained tuna with the pesto until it is well combined.
2
Butter the outside of your bread slices and toast them in a pan over medium heat until they are golden brown.
3
Spread the pesto tuna mixture onto the bottom slice of bread.
4
Layer the avocado slices on top of the tuna and season them with a little salt and pepper.
5
Place the tomato slices over the avocado and cover with the top slice of bread.
6
Press the sandwich down gently and cut it in half to serve.

💡 Tips

Serve this immediately while the bread is warm and crispy. If you need to make it ahead of time, keep the tuna mixture in the fridge and assemble right before eating to prevent the bread from getting soggy.

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