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
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
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
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
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
Categories Fish
Number Of Ingredients 14
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
Provided by Giada De Laurentiis
Categories appetizer
Time 15m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 12
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
Provided by Valerie Bertinelli
Categories main-dish
Time 15m
Yield 4 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 13
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
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
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)
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
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
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
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
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
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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