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Mediterranean Tuna and Focaccia Sandwich

Source of Recipe

From "Half Baked Harvest Super Simple" by Tieghan Gerard


Recipe Introduction

"I debated just calling this recipe 'pantry tuna lunch,' but I ultimately decided that didn't sound quite as delicious. However, that's what this sandwich is, a mash-up of some of my favorite staples: sun-dried tomatoes, tuna, focaccia bread, and a good amount of herbs and arugula for freshness. It's quick to prepare, requires no cooking time, and is pretty healthy, too. Focaccia is the perfect bread to use since it holds up well and does not easily get soggy...it's also just really tasty. You can make it the night before, then grab and go in the morning for a quick and delicious lunch. It's also great for beachside picnics...or in my case, mountainside picnics."

List of Ingredients

◦ 1 (8-ounce) jar sun-dried tomatoes packed in olive oil, drained and oil reserved
◦ Zest and juice of 2 lemons
◦ � cup fresh basil leaves, chopped
◦ 2 tablespoons chopped fresh dill
◦ Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
◦ Pinch of crushed red pepper flakes
◦ 1 loaf focaccia bread, halved lengthwise
◦ 2 (5-ounce) cans oil-packed tuna
◦ � cup pitted Kalamata olives, chopped
◦ 1 roasted red pepper, chopped
◦ 2 cups fresh arugula
◦ 4 to 6 ounces feta cheese, crumbled




Recipe

In a small bowl, whisk together the reserved olive oil, lemon zest, lemon juice, basil, and dill. Season with salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes. Using a spoon, drizzle and spread the oil on the cut sides of the focaccia. Roughly chop the sun-dried tomatoes.

In a medium bowl, combine the tuna, olives, red pepper, and sun-dried tomatoes. Stir to mix well. Spread the tuna evenly over the bottom half of the focaccia. Top with arugula and sprinkle with feta. Add the top half of the focaccia and gently push down on the sandwich.

To serve, cut the focaccia into four equal pieces.
Alternately, you can wrap the sandwich in plastic wrap and keep it in the fridge for up to one day.

Makes 4 sandwiches






❧ Ciabatta bread is a nice alternative to focaccia, as it also holds up well and does not get soggy.