Dessert

Mini Starfish Tuna Sandwiches Recipe

ByJake Silas January 7, 2026January 7, 2026

Introduction

These Mini Starfish Tuna Sandwiches are a fun and delightful appetizer perfect for parties or light lunches. Shaped like stars and decorated with olives and capers, they are both visually appealing and deliciously creamy.

Four star-shaped sandwiches are arranged on a white plate over a white marbled surface. Each sandwich has three layers of soft white bread cut into stars. The top layer is hollowed out, holding a soft, creamy chicken salad mixed with small pieces of green herbs and orange carrot bits. On top of the salad, two round black olive slices sit as eyes, and a small orange carrot star is placed as a nose, giving a cute face-like look to each sandwich. Photo taken with an iphone --ar 4:5 --v 7

Ingredients

12 slices white sandwich bread, crustless
4.2 oz canned tuna in water, drained
2 tablespoons mayonnaise
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
1 tablespoon finely chopped chives
Salt and pepper, to taste
24 black olive slices
24 small capers
1 small carrot, peeled and finely diced

Instructions

Step 1: Using a star-shaped cookie cutter, cut out star shapes from each slice of bread to yield 24 stars.
Step 2: In a mixing bowl, combine tuna, mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, chopped chives, salt, and pepper. Stir until well blended.
Step 3: Spread a generous spoonful of the tuna mixture on half of the bread stars, then top with the remaining stars to form mini sandwiches.
Step 4: Press two black olive slices onto one point of each sandwich to create eyes, placing a small caper in the center of each olive slice.
Step 5: Optionally, adorn the tips of the star points with finely diced carrot pieces to add extra detail and color.
Step 6: Arrange the sandwiches on a platter and serve chilled for the best flavor and presentation.

Tips & Variations

To make this recipe gluten-free, use gluten-free sandwich bread and ensure the tuna and other ingredients are labeled gluten-free.
For added crunch, mix in finely chopped celery or pickles into the tuna filling.
Swap mayonnaise for Greek yogurt for a lighter filling.
Use different shaped cookie cutters for themed parties and add variety to your sandwich platter.

Storage

Store the assembled sandwiches in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 24 hours. To keep the bread from getting soggy, you may want to store the tuna filling separately and assemble just before serving. Serve chilled or at room temperature.

How to Serve

The image shows four star-shaped sandwiches on a white plate, each made from two layers of soft white bread with filling in between and on top. The filling is creamy with small bits of orange carrot and green herbs mixed into a beige base. On top of each sandwich, two black olive slices are placed to resemble eyes, and a small star-shaped carrot piece is placed below the eyes, resembling a nose or decoration. The background has a white marbled texture, and the overall look is clean and simple, focusing on the cute star-shaped snacks. photo taken with an iphone --ar 4:5 --v 7

Serve this delicious recipe with your favorite sides.

FAQs

Can I use whole wheat or another type of bread?

Yes, you can use whole wheat or any bread of your choice. Just make sure it is soft enough to cut into star shapes easily.

How far in advance can I prepare these sandwiches?

It’s best to prepare the tuna mixture a day ahead, but assemble the sandwiches on the day you plan to serve them to maintain freshness and prevent the bread from becoming soggy.