Tuna and Hummus Sandwiches Recipe

Name: Tuna and Hummus Sandwiches
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 14 ounces jarred or canned Italian tuna in olive oil; 1/4 cup minced celery; 2 tablespoons minced yellow onion; 2 tablespoons minced cornichons; 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice; 2 tablespoons good mayonnaise; 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard; 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt; 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; Sourdough bread, halved and sliced 1/2 inch thick; Hummus, store-bought or homemade (recipe follows); Fresh radishes, sliced; 2 cups canned chickpeas, drained, liquid reserved (15.5-ounce can); 1/3 cup tahini or sesame paste; 4 teaspoons minced garlic (4 cloves); 6 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice (3 lemons); 8 dashes hot sauce, such as Tabasco; 2 teaspoons kosher salt

Servings: persons

14 ounces jarred or canned Italian tuna in olive oil
1/4 cup minced celery
2 tablespoons minced yellow onion
2 tablespoons minced cornichons
2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
2 tablespoons good mayonnaise
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Sourdough bread, halved and sliced 1/2 inch thick
Hummus, store-bought or homemade (recipe follows)
Fresh radishes, sliced
2 cups canned chickpeas, drained, liquid reserved (15.5-ounce can)
1/3 cup tahini or sesame paste
4 teaspoons minced garlic (4 cloves)
6 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice (3 lemons)
8 dashes hot sauce, such as Tabasco
2 teaspoons kosher salt

1
Drain the oil from the tuna, reserving the oil.
2
Place the tuna in a mixing bowl and flake it with a fork.
3
Add the celery, onion, cornichons, lemon juice, mayonnaise, 2 tablespoons of the reserved oil, the mustard, salt, and pepper and mix well.
4
Cover and refrigerate for a few hours to allow the flavors to develop.
5
Toast the bread and spread each slice with a layer of hummus.
6
Spread the tuna salad on each piece of bread, garnish with slices of radish, and serve immediately.
7
For the Hummus:
8
Place the chickpeas, 2 tablespoons of the reserved liquid, the tahini, garlic, lemon juice, hot sauce, and salt in the bowl of a food processor fitted with the steel blade and process until coarsely pureed.
9
The hummus should be moist and thick; add more lemon juice or reserved chickpea liquid to thin, if necessary.
10
Cover and refrigerate for several hours for the flavors to blend.
11
Taste for seasonings.

1236

kcal

Calories

118

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* 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 18 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 14 ounces jarred or canned Italian tuna in olive oil, 1/4 cup minced celery, 2 tablespoons minced yellow onion, 2 tablespoons minced cornichons, and more.

Yes, Tuna and Hummus Sandwiches 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.

Tuna and Hummus Sandwiches

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