Provencal Tuna Sandwich, Salad or Crostini No Mayon

Name: Provencal Tuna Sandwich, Salad or Crostini No Mayonnaise
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 (6 ounce) can tuna in water, drained (not too thoroughly, the tuna should still be a little wet); 1 shallots or 14 medium red onion, diced thin; 2 medium celery ribs, diced thin; 1 medium sour pickles or 4 cornichons, diced; 10 capers, diced (optional); 6 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil (or enough to get the consistency you like); 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar; 3 sprigs fresh thyme or 1 teaspoon dried thyme or 1 teaspoon herbes de provence; 3 twists fresh ground pepper; 2 slices toasted rye bread (fresh, medium-width, for sandwich) or 6 inches baguette, sliced in half length-wise (fresh, medium-width, for sandwich); 4 -5 leaves butter lettuce (for salad) or 4 -5 leaves red leaf lettuce (for salad); 1 baguette, sliced on the diagonal brushed with olive oil and oven toasted (for crostinis)

Servings: persons

1 (6 ounce) can tuna in water, drained (not too thoroughly, the tuna should still be a little wet)
1 shallots or 14 medium red onion, diced thin
2 medium celery ribs, diced thin
1 medium sour pickles or 4 cornichons, diced
10 capers, diced (optional)
6 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil (or enough to get the consistency you like)
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
3 sprigs fresh thyme or 1 teaspoon dried thyme or 1 teaspoon herbes de provence
3 twists fresh ground pepper
2 slices toasted rye bread (fresh, medium-width, for sandwich) or 6 inches baguette, sliced in half length-wise (fresh, medium-width, for sandwich)
4 -5 leaves butter lettuce (for salad) or 4 -5 leaves red leaf lettuce (for salad)
1 baguette, sliced on the diagonal brushed with olive oil and oven toasted (for crostinis)

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Pour tuna into mixing bowl and mash chunks finely.
2
Add balsamic, thyme, ground pepper and 6 Tbsp of olive oil and mix well.
3
Add the rest of the ingredients and mix well.
4
Observe texture and taste.
5
Add more olive oil, if needed, to hold the ingredients together.
6
Add more pepper, if needed, and salt to taste.
7
Spread onto bread.
8
Cut sandwhich in half, and enjoy!
9
Or scoop 1/2 cup of the mixture onto lettuce, and enjoy!
10
Or top crostinis, and serve!
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(And enjoy!
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).
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(Mixture should keep covered in fridge for 4-6 days.
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526

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Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.

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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 (6 ounce) can tuna in water, drained (not too thoroughly, the tuna should still be a little wet), 1 shallots or 14 medium red onion, diced thin, 2 medium celery ribs, diced thin, 1 medium sour pickles or 4 cornichons, diced, and more.

Yes, Provencal Tuna Sandwich, Salad or Crostini No Mayonnaise falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Provencal Tuna Sandwich, Salad or Crostini No Mayonnaise

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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