This Mediterranean inspired tuna sandwich is a healthier alternative to the classic, mayo ladened tuna sandwich. The tuna salad is made with a feta-yogurt based sauce, and piled high with crunchy fresh vegetables on a toasted ciabatta bread.
The secret is the briny, creamy, herby feta sauce — it’s packed with healthy fats, lean protein and herbs, its the best thing I’ve ever tossed with plain canned tuna.
These Mediterranean tuna salad sandwiches are one of my new favorite meal prep for weekday lunches because of how easy they are, keeps me full longer and decently healthy.
- Bake or grill the ciabatta bread, its worth your time. You can also use artisanal rustic breads or sandwich breads for this sandwich.
- The feta sauce is simple and will last up to a week in an airtight container, refrigerated.
- For the tuna I like European canned tuna. Italian, Spanish or Portuguese bonito tuna are some of the best. A little pricey but so much nicer. Tuna in water or oil both work, make sure you drain well. In case of water saved tuna add a tablespoon of olive oil to keep it moist and flavorful.
- When ready to eat, pile the tuna salad high on the toasted bread, topped with cucumber, arugula and thinly shredded cabbage. Hot sauce is a bonus.
- Packed with protein and vegetables this is a filling sandwich without being heavy. Enjoy!
Mediterranean Tuna Sandwich
Ingredients
Feta Sauce
- ¼ cup Greek yogurt
- ¼ cup feta, crumbled
- zest and juice of 1 lemon
- salt and pepper to taste
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- pinch of chili flakes
- ½ cup herbs (basil+parsley)
- 1 tsp olive oil
- 2 5 ounce cans, tuna in olive oil or water, drained,
- ¼ cup kalamata olives
- ¼ cup sun-dried tomatoes chopped
Salad
- 2 small Persian cucumber sliced lengthwise
- 2 cup arugula
- 1-2 cups red cabbage, shredded
- 1 regular ciabatta bread
- 2 hard boiled eggs, optional
Instructions
- In a food processor or blender, combine the feta, greek yogurt, zest + juice of 1 lemon and the olive oil until smooth and combined. If needed thin with just a little water. Add the herbs + a pinch of salt, pepper and the crushed red pepper flakes to the blender or food processor and pulse once more to combine.
- In a medium bowl, gently combine the drained tuna with the feta sauce, the olives and sun-dried tomatoes.
- Cut the loaf of ciabatta in half lengthwise, brush with a spritz of olive oil and toast.
- Now spread the tuna mixture over the bottom half of the ciabatta. Layer thinly sliced cucumber, followed by the thinly shredded cabbage and arugula. Add the top half of the ciabatta and gently push down on the sandwich to help it stick together.
- From here, you can either wrap the sandwich in beeswax wrap and place in the fridge for up to 1 day OR enjoy right away.
- To serve, slice into 4 equal sandwiches and EAT!
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