Italian Tuna Salad Sandwiches W Black Olive Dressing

Savor the bold and vibrant flavors of these Italian Tuna Salad Sandwiches with Black Olive Dressing—an elevated take on a lunchtime classic. Made with rich, flaky tuna in olive oil and mixed with creamy mayonnaise, zesty lemon juice, crunchy celery, and briny capers, this tuna salad is bursting with Mediterranean-inspired flair. The star of the dish is the savory black olive dressing, crafted with finely chopped olives, extra virgin olive oil, red wine vinegar, and a hint of garlic for a robust, tangy finish. Piled high on toasted ciabatta rolls and layered with peppery arugula, these sandwiches deliver a perfect balance of texture and taste. Ready in just 20 minutes, it's an easy, gourmet meal that's perfect for lunch or a light dinner. Keywords: Italian tuna salad sandwich, black olive dressing, Mediterranean recipes, easy sandwich recipes, quick lunch ideas.

Nutriscore Rating: 67/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:20 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 2 5 oz cans canned tuna in olive oil
• 3 tablespoons mayonnaise
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 1 stalk celery, finely diced
• 0.25 cup red onion, finely diced
• 1 tablespoon capers, drained
• 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
• 0.5 cup black olives, pitted and finely chopped
• 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• 1 teaspoon red wine vinegar
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 0.5 teaspoons salt
• 0.25 teaspoons black pepper
• 4 ciabatta rolls
• 2 cups arugula leaves

Directions

Step 1

Drain the canned tuna and flake it into a large mixing bowl.

Step 2

Add the mayonnaise, lemon juice, celery, red onion, capers, and parsley to the bowl with the tuna. Mix well until all ingredients are evenly combined.

Step 3

In a separate small bowl, prepare the black olive dressing by combining the chopped black olives, olive oil, red wine vinegar, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper. Stir thoroughly to create a smooth and flavorful dressing.

Step 4

Slice the ciabatta rolls in half horizontally and lightly toast, if desired.

Step 5

Spread a generous amount of the black olive dressing onto the bottom half of each ciabatta roll.

Step 6

Layer arugula leaves on top of the olive dressing, followed by an even portion of the tuna salad.

Step 7

Place the top half of the ciabatta roll on the sandwich and lightly press down.

Step 8

Serve immediately and enjoy your Italian Tuna Salad Sandwiches with Black Olive Dressing!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1001.3g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2149.5

Total Fat 119.5g	0%
Saturated Fat 17.2g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 187mg	0%
Sodium 4907.2mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 179.9g	0%
Dietary Fiber 15.0g	0%
Total Sugars 8.4g
Protein 94.2g	0%

Vitamin D 568IU	0%
Calcium 324.9mg	0%
Iron 16.4mg	0%
Potassium 1582.4mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 49.5%

Protein: 17.3%

Carbs: 33.1%