Ingredients
| Ingredient | Quantity |
|---|---|
| Canned Tuna in Oil | 160g |
| Hard Wheat Sandwich Buns | 4 |
| Ripe Tomatoes | 90g |
| Lettuce (Baby) | 8 leaves |
| Goat Cheese | 80g |
| Taggiasca Olives | 60g |
| Extra Virgin Olive Oil | 25g |
Instructions
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Prepare the Olive Pesto: Start by making the olive pesto. Place the pitted Taggiasca olives into a high-sided container. Add the extra virgin olive oil and blend with an immersion blender until smooth and creamy.
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Prepare the Sandwich Buns: Cut the sandwich buns in half, ensuring you have 8 halves to work with. Spread the freshly made olive pesto generously on the bottom halves of the buns.
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Prepare the Lettuce: Wash the baby lettuce leaves thoroughly. Use a paper towel to gently pat them dry and arrange them on top of the pesto spread on the bottom halves of the buns.
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Slice the Tomatoes: Slice the ripe tomatoes into thin rounds. Layer the tomato slices over the lettuce.
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Add the Tuna: Drain the tuna packed in oil, discarding the oil. You’ll need approximately 100g of tuna. Spread the spicy tuna on top of the sliced tomatoes, ensuring an even layer for each sandwich.
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Assemble the Sandwiches: Top each sandwich with the remaining bun halves. Your spicy tuna sandwich with goat cheese and olive pesto is now ready to be enjoyed!
Enjoy this flavorful and vibrant sandwich, perfect for a quick and satisfying lunch or dinner. The tangy goat cheese and rich olive pesto elevate the spicy tuna, creating a delicious combination of textures and flavors.
