Mediterranean Style Tuna And Olive Sandwich
A sandwich that is served at the small cafes in the mediterranean --- although they serve it mixed with olive oil i have listed mayonnaise i think you will enjoy it better that way, also many cafes use fresh cooked tuna, i have listed canned you may of coarse use the fresh ---the bread slices may be lightly toasted in a skillet if desired.
Steps
In a large bowl place chopped roasted red peppers , kalamata olives , onion and celery.
Toss to combine.
Add in the tuna and gently toss leaving the tuna in small chunks.
In a small bowl whisk together the mayo with 2 tablespoons lemon juice and minced garlic.
Add to the tuna mixture and toss gently to combine then season with salt and pepper.
Using a serrated knife slice the baguette into 4 even pieces , then slice each piece in half.
Brush the sides of the bread with olive oil then sprinkle lightly with salt and pepper.
Place lettuce leaves onto each bottom half of bread slice , then pile / divide the tuna mixture over the lettuce , if desired lay tomato slices over the tuna.
Top each with a slice of bread.
Ingredients
french baguette, olive oil, salt & freshly ground black pepper, tomatoes, green leaf lettuce, mayonnaise, fresh lemon juice, garlic clove, light tuna in olive oil, roasted red pepper, kalamata olives, red onions, celery rib
