Italian Tuna Salad Sandwiches W- Black Olive Dressing

May 10, 2023May 10, 20230 2
Italian Tuna Salad Sandwiches With Black Olive Dressing
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Prep

15 min

Cook

10 min

Ready In

25 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

1/2 cup chopped flat leaf parsley
3/4 cup black olives , pitted and chopped ( such as Gaeta , Calamata and Nicoise )
1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
4 anchovy fillets , minced ( optional )
3 garlic cloves , minced
1 1/2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 tablespoon fresh thyme , chopped
salt & freshly ground black pepper
6 ounces snow peas
2 cans imported olive tuna packed in oil , drained ( should read imported olive oil-packed tuna )
4 crusty rolls , halved or 1 baguette , halved , Four 6-inch slices
1 small red onion , thinly sliced
2 medium tomatoes , sliced 1/3-inch thick
4 hard-cooked eggs , sliced 1/4-inch thick

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
4
Calories
640
Sugar
4g
Fat
47g
Italian Tuna Salad Sandwiches with Black Olive Dressing are a delicious and easy lunch or dinner option. The protein-packed sandwich is made with high-quality imported olive oil-packed tuna, and the black olive dressing adds a flavorful kick. The snow peas add a fresh vegetable element to the sandwich, and the hard-cooked egg slices provide additional protein and flavor. This sandwich is perfect for a quick lunch or an easy dinner option when you don't feel like cooking. Customize it with your favorite toppings and bread for a delicious meal.

Instructions

1.In a small bowl, mix together the parsley, olives, extra virgin olive oil, anchovy fillets (if using), garlic, lemon juice, and thyme.
2.Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
3.Blanch the snow peas in boiling salted water until crisp-tender and then rinse under cold running water and set aside.
4.Put the tuna in a mixing bowl and add the black olive dressing, stirring to coat.
5.For the sandwich, place the sliced onion and tomato on the bottom half of the roll or baguette.
6.Top with the tuna salad, hard-cooked egg slices, blanched snow peas, and finally the top half of the roll or baguette.
7.Serve the sandwich sliced in half or into smaller wedges.

PROS

This sandwich is packed with protein and heart-healthy fats from the tuna and olives.

The black olive dressing is a flavorful and healthy alternative to store-bought dressings.

This sandwich can easily be customized with your favorite toppings or bread.

CONS

Tuna is a high-mercury fish, so it should not be consumed in excess.

The black olive dressing is high in calories due to the olive oil, so it should be used in moderation.

The crusty roll or baguette used in this recipe is not the healthiest bread option.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Tuna is an excellent source of protein and heart-healthy omega-3 fatty acids.
Black olives are rich in antioxidants and healthy monounsaturated fat.
The garlic in the dressing has been linked to reducing high blood pressure and improving heart health.

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