Italian-Style Tuna Sandwich Recipe

Name: Italian-Style Tuna Sandwich
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 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

Servings: persons

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

1
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.
2
(Alternatively, chop parsley by hand and combine with oil.)
3
Add garlic, chopped olives, anchovies, capers, lemon zest and red pepper to parsley mixture and stir well.
4
Season with salt if necessary and freshly ground black pepper to taste.
5
Thin with more oil as desired.
6
Cut baguette crosswise into 4 equal pieces, then split each lengthwise with a serrated knife.
7
(If using rolls, split each lengthwise.)
8
For each sandwich, lay bread flat, crust side down.
9
Spread cut sides with 2 tablespoons salsa verde.
10
Put a few lettuce leaves on 1 piece of bread and arrange 2 ounces of tuna over lettuce.
11
Top tuna with 1 egg, quartered.
12
Season egg lightly with salt and pepper.
13
Add sliced serrano chile, if using.
14
Drizzle with a little more salsa verde, then press sandwich closed.

570

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 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, and more.

Yes, Italian-Style Tuna Sandwich falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Italian-Style Tuna Sandwich

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