Mini Starfish Sandwiches Delight (Printable format)

Ocean-inspired mini star-shaped sandwiches with tuna filling, ideal for festive gatherings and children's parties.

# List of ingredients:

→ Bread

01 - 12 slices white sandwich bread, crustless

→ 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 pepper, to taste

→ Decoration

08 - 24 black olive slices
09 - 24 small capers
10 - 1 small carrot, peeled and finely diced

# How to make it:

01 - Using a star-shaped cookie cutter, cut out 24 star shapes from each slice of bread.
02 - In a mixing bowl, combine the tuna, mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, chopped chives, salt, and pepper until evenly 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 - Press two black olive slices onto one point of each sandwich to create eyes, placing a caper in the center of each olive slice.
06 - Optionally, use tiny diced carrot pieces to decorate the tips of the star points.
07 - Arrange the mini starfish sandwiches on a platter and serve chilled.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • Easy to make bite-sized treats
  • Fun for kids and adults alike
02 -
  • Substitute tuna with finely chopped cooked chicken for a non-pescatarian version
  • Use whole wheat bread for extra fiber
03 -
  • Make sure to drain the tuna well to avoid soggy sandwiches
  • Use fresh lemon juice for a bright flavor that enhances the filling
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