COPPER TECH CONSTRUCTION, INC.: Tuscan Tuna Sandwiches

Thursday, December 8, 2011

Tuscan Tuna Sandwiches

Chopped fennel bulb, fresh basil, and capers lend this speedy, no-cook supper vibrant Italian flair. Toasted bread adds a nice texture, but it's an optional step. Serve the sandwich with baked potato chips.

Photo by: Photo: Randy Mayor; Styling: Leigh Ann Ross

YIELD: 4 servings (serving size: 1 sandwich)
COURSE: Sandwiches

Ingredients

1/4 cup finely chopped fennel bulb
1/4 cup prechopped red onion
1/4 cup chopped fresh basil
2 tablespoons drained capers
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
2 tablespoons extravirgin olive oil
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
2 (6-ounce) cans solid white tuna in water, drained
1 (4-ounce) jar chopped roasted red bell peppers, drained
8 (1-ounce) slices sourdough bread, toasted

Preparation

Combine chopped fennel, red onion, 1/4 cup basil, capers, lemon juice, olive oil, 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, tuna, and bell peppers in a bowl, stirring well. Spoon 1/2 cup tuna mixture on each of 4 bread slices. Top each serving with 1 bread slice. Cut each sandwich in half diagonally.