• 2 cans imported Italian tuna, or solid white albacore tuna, packed in water, drained
• 1 cup mayonnaise
• 1/2 cup sweet pickle relish
• 1 stalk of celery, diced
• 1 small onion, diced
• 1/2 green pepper, diced
• 1 Tbsp. capers (optional)
• 2 Tbsp. fresh Italian parsley, minced
• 1 tsp. dried chives, minced
• 1/4 tsp. garlic powder
• 1 tsp. lemon juice (optional)
• 1/2 tsp. Dijon mustard (optional)
• Salt and pepper

For assembly of the sandwiches:

• hearty bread (white or whole wheat), or challah, brioche, toasted, 2 slices per sandwich
• curly, green-leafy lettuce
• sliced tomatoes

Or serve on a bed of lettuce or inside a scooped-out tomato.