tuscan tuna sandwiches

(2 RATINGS)
33 Pinches
Buena Park, CA
Updated on Dec 23, 2010

This recipe is from Cooking Light Magazine and it's a much healthier version of tuna salad as it doesn't use mayonnaise! You can also skip the bread and serve it over a bed of lettuce.

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method No-Cook or Other
yield 4 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup fennel bulb, finely chopped
  • 1/4 cup red onion, chopped
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil
  • 2 tablespoons capers, drained
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil, extra virgin
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 12 ounces canned solid white tuna in water, drained
  • 1 - 4 oz. jar chopped, roasted red bell peppers, drained
  • 8 - (1-oz) slices sourdough bread, toasted

How To Make tuscan tuna sandwiches

  • Step 1
    Combine chopped fennel, red onion, 1/4 cup basil, capers, lemon juice, olive oil, 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, tuna, and bell peppers in a bowl, stirring well. Spoon 1/2 cup tuna mixture on each of 4 bread slices. Top each serving with 1 bread slice. Cut each sandwich in half diagonally.

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Category: Fish
Category: Sandwiches
Culture: Italian
Ingredient: Fish

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