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We used almonds in this recipe, but peanuts, walnuts or pecans would also be great. If cucumbers bore you, try sliced jicama or kohlrabi for crunch with this sandwich. Recipe by Tucker Shaw. Makes 2 sandwiches.

Ingredients

1    can tuna, drained

1    small stalk celery (with leaves) chopped

     Juice of 1/2lemon

1    tablespoon Dijon-style mustard

1    tablespoon olive oil, or more as needed

A     shake of celery seed (optional)

A     pinch or two of salt, preferably sea salt

     Black pepper to taste (optional)

     Small handful chopped almonds

A     few slices cucumber

     Whole wheat bread

Directions

In a small bowl, break up tuna with fork. Add celery, lemon juice, mustard, olive oil, celery seed, salt and pepper. Stir to combine. Add nuts, fold in. Layer cucumber on bread. Spoon tuna mixture over cucumber. Cap sandwich.

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