Italian Style Tuna Sandwich
Looking to change up your tuna sandwich? This Italian style tuna sandwich recipe is quick to make and has tons of flavor.
When iI tell you buying tuna in olive oil is a game changer just trust me.The tuna is so much more flavorful and dare I say the word moist? Add a few delicious toppings and you have a yummy sandwich.
Why You'll Love This Recipe
- It’s not mayo based
- Easy to make
- Very flavorful
Ingredients
Canned Tuna Fish – Make sure the tuna is packed in olive oil and no additional flavorings.
Baguette/GF Baguette – A nice crusty baguette or it you’re gluten free a gluten-free baguette. See below for some gluten-free options.
Roasted Red Peppers – Try to find the ones that have no vinegar in the ingredient list.
Pepperoncini/Banana Peppers – If you like it spicy go for the pepperoncini. If you want it mild use the banana peppers.
Lettuce – Use your favorite sandwich lettuce
Tomato
Salt
Black Pepper
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Gluten-Free Bread Options
If you are gluten-free here are some bread options:
GreenLite Classic Baguette is new on the market and can be found in freezer or bread section. This one is my favorite one.
Schar Gluten-Free Baguette can easily be found at most supermarkets.
Against The Grain Baguette – Also found in most supermarkets in the freezer section.
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Instructions
- Cut baguette in half or to the desired amount. Then split the baguette vertically so you can fill it.Â
- Fill the inside of the baguette with the canned tuna and its oil.
- Top the tuna with the roasted peppers, pepperoncini/banana peppers, lettuce, tomato, salt, and black pepper.
- Close the sandwich and enjoy.
Italian Style Tuna Sandwich Recipe
Materials
- 1 Baguette/GF Baguette
- 1 can Tuna in Olive Oil
- 1/8 cup Roasted Red Peppers Make sure they are not in vinegar
- 1-2 Tbsp Pepperoncini/Banana Peppers
- 2-3 Tomato Slices
- 1-2 Lettuce Leaves
Instructions
- Cut the baguette crosswise to desired amount. Then split it in half vertically so you can fill it.
- Add one can of tuna in olive oil (do not drain) to the baguette until the bottom of the baguette is covered.
- Top with the roasted red peppers, pepperoncini/banana peppers, lettuce, tomato, salt and black pepper.
- Close the sandwich. Enjoy.
Notes
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