Sicilian Tuna Salad Sandwich
Sicilian tuna salad sandwich is a recipe that is great for a party or a picnic. Learn how to make this gourmet healthy sandwich in minutes. Packed with protein, roasted red peppers, arugula, and olive tapenade, this stunning lunch idea is a delicious Mediterranean twist on an American classic.
Servings: 8 slices
Calories: 257kcal
Ingredients
- 1 pound loaf 100% whole wheat five grain bread
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 cup olive tapenade homemade or store bought
- 4 cups Sicilian tuna salad
- 1½ cups arugula
- 1 cup roasted red peppers
- 8 bamboo skewers optional
Instructions
- Cut the ends off of the bread, then cut in half lengthwise. Rip out some of the bread from the top and bottom slices. This will hollow out the bread a little, making more room for the fillings. Keep the ripped out bread pieces for snacks, breadcrumbs, or croutons.
- Brush both halves of the bread with olive oil, then spread the pieces evenly with olive tapenade.
- Add a generous amount of Sicilian tuna salad to the bottom half of the sandwich.
- Lay the strips of roasted red pepper in rows on top of the tuna salad. Blot the peppers with a paper towel to get rid of extra moisture, then top with the arugula.
- Carefully place the top of the bread on of the sandwich. Gently press down on the sandwich with both hands and insert bamboo skewers every 1½ to 2 inches.
- Serve immediately or cover tightly with plastic wrap and refrigerate until ready to serve.
- When ready to serve, slice. This sandwich can be stored at room temperature for up to 3 hours. Eat within 24 hours for best results.
Notes
- Buy the olive tapenade at grocery store's olive/salad bar if you don't want to make your own.
- Italian bread or Ciabatta are two other bread ideas.
- Good Albacore brands to try are StarKist, Genova, Wild Planet, or Adriatic.
Nutrition
Serving: 1slice | Calories: 257kcal | Carbohydrates: 24g | Protein: 23g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 28mg | Sodium: 658mg | Potassium: 318mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 226IU | Vitamin C: 9mg | Calcium: 87mg | Iron: 3mg
