Thursday

Tyler's "Everything" Tuna Sandwich ~ TFF & FF

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I was looking for a light, easy to prepare dinner on a warm summer evening and came across this recipe of Tyler's ~ this looked like it would fit the bill perfectly.




Not wanting to make a trip into town to the store for a couple of the ingredients, I made some minor changes which I've noted below.


His recipe is quite similar to our favorite tuna salad; mayo, lemon juice, dill, cornichons, capers, salt and freshly ground pepper.

Tyler's version is served on a toasted "Everything" bagel, smeared with cream cheese, topped with Bibb lettuce leaves, sliced cucumbers and tomatoes, then the tuna salad.


However, since I was using fresh basil leaves instead of lettuce in the sandwich I omitted the fresh tarragon his recipe calls for; and substituted snipped fresh chives instead as I think they compliment each other very well. I also roughly chopped the capers.

Again, wanting to avoid a trip to the store I substituted ciabiatta rolls for the bagels. I think the seeds and minced onions from the "everything" bagel would be delicious and I'll plan on trying it that way next time.

I used solid white albacore, packed in olive oil (well drained.)





One other note ~His recipe calls for three cups of canned tuna (for two servings?!) so I reduced the amount by half, allowing a generous amount for each sandwich, but still there was plenty leftover. I figure his sandwiches must be substanially larger than the ones I made.




All in all, it was a delicious sandwich which received thumbs-up around the table; I would definitely prepare this one again, next time on the 'everything' bagel, as well as with the tarragon and lettuce.



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26 comments:

  1. This looks delicious, Mari! I love ciabatta anyway, so I could see it being great on that or the everything bagel.

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  2. What a beautiful presentation that sandwich makes. Yum!!!

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  3. That looks wonderful! Your pictures are beautful...great job! Denise@cottagesisters

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  4. My gosh...your photos are stunning. Food is a hard subject to photograph but you, my dear one, have done it.

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  5. That is a beautiful looking sandwich! And...your photography is fantastic. I really enjoy visiting your blog.
    Karen at Pine Cone Retreat

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  6. Oh Mari...I want a tuna sandwich now!! You make it look as good as a piece of Filet Mignon...and I'll agree that your photography skills are amazing.....Sue at Rue Mouffetard

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  7. Mari--This is not the tuna sandwich I have for lunch! This is a work of art. Thank you for elevating the lowly tuna sandwith to such heights!

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  8. Mari, those are the most amazing photographs. Whoever said that food can't be photographed, needs to contact you. This is beautiful and looks delicious...

    XO,

    Sheila :-)

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  9. Looks and sounds WONDERFUL!!! I love tuna salad and this recipe looks delicious. THANKS!!! Geri

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  10. This looks delicious. Your food presentation is so pretty. I have a feeling if I make it, it won't look that pretty. I'm going to go check the recipe. laurie

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  11. Beautiful! And it looks so delicious. We love tuna sands around here and your ideas for ingredients are some I haven't tried. Your presentation is always so great too!
    Elaine :)

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  12. Your pictures want me to have it for breakfast! It's 8 in the morning here you see!!

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  13. I am going to make these for lunch on Sunday. I have almost everything in the house. Going to try the ciabiatta! Your photography is absolutely wonderful!
    Carol

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  14. It's one of my favorite sandwiches and this one looks fabulous (as usual)!!!

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  15. What a beautiful presentation you have made. I had quite forgotten about tuna salad this summer. I still have time and many many tomatoes that I can stuff~ ~Ahrisha~ ~

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  16. Hi Mari,

    I just posted that acorn squash soup blog. Thank-you for letting me talk about you a bit and post your soup.

    Laura

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  17. That is the most beautiful Tuna Sandwich I have ever seen!
    L~xo

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  18. What a beautiful blog you have! I just came over from the TFF blog and found your site. Welcome to TFF, love the tuna sandwich - it looks very yummy!

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  19. Yum! I love a good tuna sandwich! As always your photos are beautiful- I'm jealous:)

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  20. Love the presentation. Who knew a tuna sandwich could look so good?

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  21. Tyler definitely overestimates serving sizes on occasion, so probably a good idea to reduce the tuna. I love your makeshift version of this - way to make do with what you have. Looks like a light and refreshing dinner.

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  22. mmmmm. i love a good tuna sandwich and this looks GREAT! thank you for sharing.

    xo

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  23. Lovely photos. There is nothing like a good tuna sandwich. Welcome to TFF!

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  24. What incredible photos! Just gorgeous. I would love one of those sammies, in the garden, with a tall glass of lemonade. Please. :)

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