Tunaletta

8 ingredients
11 steps

Ingredients

  • 12 ounces tuna in olive oil, drained
  • 3 tablespoons capers, drained
  • 13 cup good quality mayonnaise (to taste)
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice (to taste)
  • 34 cup olive tapenade (see my recipe)
  • 4 large bagels (I use Everything bagels)
  • 4 slices swiss cheese
  • 4 slices red onions, thinly sliced

Directions

  1. 1
    Slice the bagel.
  2. 2
    Place at least 2 tablespoons of the tapenade on each bagel slice, spreading it to the edges.
  3. 3
    You may need a little more or less.
  4. 4
    You want to really cover the bagel, this will keep it from becoming soggy.
  5. 5
    Mix the tuna, capers, lemon juice and mayo, breaking up the large pieces of tuna.
  6. 6
    Put about 1/4 of the tuna salad on the bottom slice of the bagel.
  7. 7
    Put a few slices of onion, if desired on top of the tuna.
  8. 8
    Top with a slice of Swiss cheese or another cheese if you prefer, or leave it off.
  9. 9
    Cover with the bagel top and press down.
  10. 10
    Wrap tightly with plastic wrap and refrigerate for a few hours to let the flavors meld.
  11. 11
    Can be made 24 hours in advance.

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