Mini Starfish Sandwiches Delight (Printable)

Ocean-inspired star-shaped mini sandwiches with a savory tuna filling and decorative accents.

# What you'll need:

→ 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 (optional)

# How to make it:

01 - Using a star-shaped cookie cutter, cut out star shapes from each slice of bread to yield 24 stars.
02 - In a mixing bowl, combine tuna, mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, chopped chives, salt, and pepper. Mix thoroughly until smooth.
03 - Spread a generous spoonful of the tuna mixture onto 12 bread stars.
04 - Top each with another bread star to create 12 sandwiches.
05 - Attach two olive slices to one point of each sandwich as eyes and place a caper in the center of each olive slice.
06 - Decorate the tips of the star points with finely diced carrot pieces for added detail.
07 - Arrange the starfish sandwiches on a platter and serve chilled.

# Expert suggestions:

01 -
  • Perfect for festive gatherings
  • Great for childrens parties
02 -
  • Substitute tuna with finely chopped cooked chicken for a non-pescatarian version
  • Use whole wheat bread for extra fiber
03 -
  • Ensure bread is crustless for easy cutting
  • Chill sandwiches before serving for best taste
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