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In the world of sandwiches, few can rival the allure of an Italian tuna sandwich. This classic dish combines the flavors of the Mediterranean in a simple, yet satisfying meal. Whether you're packing a lunch for a day out or enjoying a quick, easy dinner, an Italian tuna sandwich is a delicious and versatile option. With endless variations and customizable ingredients, this sandwich offers a culinary adventure that caters to diverse tastes and preferences. Dive into the culinary depths of this timeless classic, and discover the secrets of crafting the perfect Italian tuna sandwich.

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ITALIAN-STYLE TUNA SANDWICH



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Though an American cook (or even a French one) usually adds mayonnaise to the bowl when dressing canned tuna for a sandwich, Italian cooks invariably anoint theirs with olive oil instead. Capers, olives and anchovy often join the festivities; here they are combined with garlic and parsley to make a zesty salsa verde. Choose the best quality Italian or Spanish canned tuna-the extra cost is well worth it. The other essential ingredient is freshly baked bread, like a good crisp baguette or crusty ciabatta roll.

Provided by David Tanis

Categories     dinner, lunch, quick, sandwiches, main course

Time 15m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 cup Italian parsley leaves, washed and dried
1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil, plus more as needed
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/4 cup roughly chopped green olives, such as Castelvetrano
3 or 4 anchovy fillets, chopped
1 tablespoon chopped capers
Zest of 1 lemon
Pinch of crushed red pepper
Salt and pepper
1 baguette or 4 ciabatta rolls
Handful of lettuce leaves, arugula or watercress
8 ounces best quality oil packed tuna, drained, in large chunks
4 hard-boiled eggs
Salt and pepper
1 serrano chile, thinly sliced, optional

Steps:

  • Make the salsa verde: Whiz parsley leaves and 1/2 cup oil in a food processor or blender to a pesto-like consistency, then transfer to a small bowl. (Alternatively, chop parsley by hand and combine with oil.) Add garlic, chopped olives, anchovies, capers, lemon zest and red pepper to parsley mixture and stir well. Season with salt if necessary and freshly ground black pepper to taste. Thin with more oil as desired.
  • Cut baguette crosswise into 4 equal pieces, then split each lengthwise with a serrated knife. (If using rolls, split each lengthwise.) For each sandwich, lay bread flat, crust side down. Spread cut sides with 2 tablespoons salsa verde. Put a few lettuce leaves on 1 piece of bread and arrange 2 ounces of tuna over lettuce. Top tuna with 1 egg, quartered. Season egg lightly with salt and pepper. Add sliced serrano chile, if using. Drizzle with a little more salsa verde, then press sandwich closed.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 530, UnsaturatedFat 29 grams, Carbohydrate 19 grams, Fat 38 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 26 grams, SaturatedFat 6 grams, Sodium 725 milligrams, Sugar 2 grams

AN ITALIAN TUNA SANDWICH



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This is from About.com Italian Cuisine from Kyle Phillips. It's a tasty mayo-free tuna sammich. He says, "You might not think of a tuna sandwich as being particularly Italian. However, most Italians, especially those with more demanding jobs, eat out at least once a day and a full meal simply won't work if one has to then head back to the office and be productive. This is the sort of thing you might find in a trendy downtown eatery."

Provided by HeatherN

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 15m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

4 hamburger buns with sesame seeds
1/4 lb mixed salad green
1 lemon, juice of
2 (6 ounce) cans tuna in vegetable oil
1 teaspoon capers, rinsed well
2 green olives, pitted and diced
1 stalk celery, sliced
3 tablespoons olive oil
salt and pepper

Steps:

  • Drain the tuna and crumble it in a salad bowl. Slice the celery and add it to the tuna, together with the capers and the olives. Season the mixture with 3 Tbsp of olive oil, season to taste with salt and pepper, and mix well.
  • Rinse and drain the salad greens and mix into the tuna mixture.
  • Open the buns, distribute the tuna mixture evenly between them and spoon the drippings left in the salad bowl over them. Put the tops on the buns and serve at once.
  • Buon appetito!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 384.5, Fat 19.2, SaturatedFat 3.2, Cholesterol 15.3, Sodium 557.9, Carbohydrate 22.5, Fiber 1.2, Sugar 3.2, Protein 29.1

ITALIAN-STYLE TUNA SANDWICH



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Categories     Fish

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 cup Italian parsley leaves, washed and dried
1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil, plus more as needed
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/4 cup roughly chopped green olives, such as Castelvetrano
4 anchovy fillets, chopped
1 tablespoon chopped capers
1 zest of one lemon
1 Pinch of crushed red pepper
1 salt and pepper
1 For sandwich: baguette or four ciabatta rolls
8 ounces oil packed tuna, drained, in large chunks
4 hard-boiled eggs
1 salt and pepper
1 serrano chile, thinly sliced, optional

Steps:

  • Make the salsa verde: Whiz parsley leaves and 1/2 cup of olive oil in a food processor or blender to a pesto-like consistency, then transfer to a small bowl.(Alternatively, chop parsley by hand and combine with oil). Add garlic, chopped olives, anchovies, capers, lemon zest and red pepper to parsley mixture and stir well. Season with salt if necessary and freshly ground pepper to taste. Thin with more oil as desired.
  • Cut baguette crosswise into 4 equal pieces, the, split each lengthwise with a serrated knife. (if using rolls, split each lengthwise.) For each sandwich, lay bread flat, crust side down. Spread cut sides with 2 tablespoons salsa verde. Put a few lettuce leaves on one piece of bread and arrange 2 ounces of tuna over lettuce. Top tuna with one egg, quartered. Season egg lightly with salt and pepper. Add sliced serrano chile, if using. Drizzle with a little more salsa verde, then press sandwich closed

ITALIAN TUNA SALAD



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Provided by Giada De Laurentiis

Categories     appetizer

Time 15m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 tablespoons lemon juice, from 1 large lemon
1 tablespoon capers, drained and chopped
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
Kosher salt
One 15-ounce can cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
One 6.35-ounce jar olive oil-packed tuna, drained
2 cups baby arugula
2 small treviso, cut into 2-inch pieces
1 Belgian endive, cut into 2-inch pieces
1 small bulb fennel, shaved on a mandoline or sliced thinly with a knife
1/2 cup fresh Italian parsley leaves

Steps:

  • Whisk together the lemon juice, capers and Dijon mustard in a large bowl. While continuing to whisk, drizzle in the olive oil in a steady stream. Whisk in 1/4 teaspoon salt. Add the beans to the dressing and mash gently with a spoon. Add the tuna, flaking it with a fork into bite-size pieces. Toss lightly to coat. Top the tuna mixture with the arugula, treviso, endive, shaved fennel, parsley leaves and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Using your hands, toss the salad together, bringing the dressing up from the bottom of the bowl until everything is coated evenly.

ITALIAN TUNA SALAD



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Provided by Valerie Bertinelli

Categories     main-dish

Time 15m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

3 tablespoons mayonnaise
1 tablespoon capers, chopped
1 tablespoon sweet pickle relish
1 1/2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
2 slices jarred sweet and hot cherry peppers, chopped
2 slices jarred sweet and hot cherry peppers, chopped
1 to 3 kalamata or nicoise olives, pitted and chopped
1 hard-boiled egg, chopped
One 7-ounce jar Italian tuna packed in oil, drained
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
White bread, such as Wonder Bread, crusts removed and quartered, for serving
Sesame crackers, for serving

Steps:

  • In a bowl combine the mayo, capers, relish, mustard, peppers, olives, eggs and tuna. Mix to combine. Season with salt and pepper. Serve on the quartered white bread and the sesame crackers.

ITALIAN TUNA SPREAD



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This is part of an antipasti spread. Serve with crostini, Melba toast, or crackers at room temperature. Store in refrigerator covered. To reuse, bring back to room temperature. Do not microwave to reheat. It will turn to goop. Best tuna fish sandwich you will ever have. Use iceberg lettuce, toasted bread, and thin slice of tomato. Yum!

Provided by JBrown

Categories     Appetizers and Snacks     Antipasto Recipes

Time 15m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 6

3 (4.5 ounce) cans tuna packed in olive oil, drained
½ cup unsalted butter at room temperature
3 tablespoons capers, drained
1 tablespoon chopped Italian flat-leaf parsley
1 teaspoon lemon juice
salt and ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Blend tuna, butter, capers, parsley, lemon juice, salt, and pepper in a food processor until smooth.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 158.4 calories, Carbohydrate 0.3 g, Cholesterol 44.9 mg, Fat 11.9 g, Fiber 0.1 g, Protein 12.4 g, SaturatedFat 7.4 g, Sodium 121.4 mg

ITALIAN STUFFED TUNA SANDWICH (WW)



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Make and share this Italian Stuffed Tuna Sandwich (Ww) recipe from Food.com.

Provided by lazyme

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 2h15m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

4 cups lettuce, shredded
8 ounces solid white tuna, water-packed, chunks drained flaked
1 medium red onion, very thinly sliced
1 tablespoon capers, rinsed drained
3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 teaspoon olive oil
1 garlic clove, minced
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 loaf Italian bread (8 ounces)
2 medium tomatoes, sliced

Steps:

  • To prepare salad, in medium bowl, combine lettuce, tuna, onion and capers; set aside.
  • To prepare dressing, in small jar with tight-fitting lid or small bowl, combine vinegar, oil, garlic, oregano, pepper and salt; cover and shake well or, with wire whisk, blend until combined.
  • Pour dressing over salad; toss to combine.
  • Split bread lengthwise almost all the way through; spread open.
  • Line bottom half of bread with tomatoes; top evenly with salad mixture.
  • Replace top half of bread to enclose.
  • Wrap tightly in plastic wrap; refrigerate 2 hours, until chilled and flavors are blended.
  • Cut loaf crosswise, through plastic wrap, into 4 equal portions.
  • SERVING (ONE-FOURTH OF LOAF) PROVIDES: 1 Fat, 3 1/4 Vegetables, 1 Protein, 2 Breads.
  • PER SERVING: 310 Calories, 8 g Total Fat, 1 g Saturated Fat, 24 mg Cholesterol, 759 mg Sodium, 37 g Total Carbohydrate, 4 g Dietary Fiber, 21 g Protein, 102 mg Calcium; 6 points.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 389.4, Fat 11.9, SaturatedFat 2, Cholesterol 17.6, Sodium 888.6, Carbohydrate 46.2, Fiber 4, Sugar 5.5, Protein 23.2

ITALIAN-STYLE TUNA SALAD



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Italian bread, tomato cubes, capers, tuna, olive oil, olives, onion, and cucumber make this an extravagant and exotic salad!

Provided by BR Cook

Categories     Salad     Seafood Salad Recipes     Tuna Salad Recipes

Time 20m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 10

3 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
salt and ground black pepper to taste
2 slices Italian bread, cubed
3 tomatoes, cut into small pieces
1 medium cucumber, peeled and thinly sliced
1 small onion, thinly sliced
1 (5 ounce) can tuna, drained
20 black olives
1 tablespoon capers

Steps:

  • Mix olive oil, red wine vinegar, salt, and pepper together for the dressing.
  • Mix bread, tomatoes, cucumber, onion, tuna, olives, and capers together gently. Pour dressing on top and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 217.9 calories, Carbohydrate 14.7 g, Cholesterol 9.4 mg, Fat 13.7 g, Fiber 3 g, Protein 10.7 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, Sodium 402.1 mg, Sugar 4.6 g

ITALIAN TUNA AND SHAVED FENNEL SANDWICH WITH BLACK OLIVE PASTE



Italian Tuna and Shaved Fennel Sandwich with Black Olive Paste image

Provided by Mitchell Davis

Categories     Sandwich     Fish     Olive     Picnic     Lunch     Tuna     Fennel     Pescatarian     Dairy Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     Kosher

Yield Makes 4 sandwiches

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 baguette, split in half and cut into 4 sections
1 small fennel bulb
Juice of 1 lemon (about 1/4 cup)
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1/4 cup black or green olive paste or tapenade
Peel of 1/4 preserved lemon, very thinly sliced (optional)
10 to 12 ounces finest imported Italian tuna packed in olive oil, drained
1 tablespoon harissa or other hot pepper sauce

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 325°F
  • Individually wrap the 4 sections of baguette in aluminum foil and set in the oven to warm, about 10 minutes. Trim the fennel bulb of any fronds or stalks and remove a slice or two from the root end. Using a mandoline, a sharp knife, or a food processor, shave the fennel as thin as possible -the shavings should be nearly transparent. Toss the fennel with the lemon juice, olive oil, a pinch of salt, and some pepper. Set aside.
  • Remove one of the baguette sections from the oven. Spread the bottom half with a tablespoon or so of the olive paste. Lay on top 2 to 4 slices of preserved lemon, if using. Arrange one fourth of the tuna on the sandwich. Dot with some of the harissa, and top with a scattering of the fennel salad. Close the sandwich and wrap up again with foil. Set aside. Repeat with the remaining bread to form 4 sandwiches. Cut each in half through the foil and serve.
  • Leftovers: Assembled sandwiches will keep for eight hours or so, but no more. As they sit, the bread gets a little soggy, but that isn't such a bad thing.

Tips:

  • Use high-quality tuna. Opt for solid white tuna packed in olive oil or water. Avoid tuna packed in vegetable oil, as it tends to be lower quality.
  • Don't overcook the tuna. Tuna should be cooked quickly over high heat to prevent it from becoming dry and tough. Cook it for no more than 2-3 minutes per side, or until it is just cooked through.
  • Make a flavorful tuna salad. Add ingredients to your tuna salad that will complement the flavors of the tuna, such as mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, celery, onion, and pickles. You can also add herbs, such as dill or parsley, for extra flavor.
  • Use a sturdy bread. The bread you use for your tuna sandwich should be able to hold up to the tuna salad without getting soggy. A good option is a hearty whole-wheat bread or a ciabatta roll.
  • Add your favorite toppings. Once you have assembled your tuna sandwich, you can add your favorite toppings, such as lettuce, tomato, cucumber, or avocado. You can also add a drizzle of olive oil or a squeeze of lemon juice for extra flavor.

Conclusion:

The Italian tuna sandwich is a delicious and easy-to-make lunch or dinner option. With a few simple ingredients, you can create a flavorful and satisfying sandwich that is perfect for any occasion. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy meal, give the Italian tuna sandwich a try. You won't be disappointed!

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