Tunisian tuna salad sandwiches
Explore the bold flavors of Tunisian cuisine with these delightful tuna salad sandwiches. Bursting with exotic spices and fresh ingredients, they make a satisfying and vibrant meal option.
Ingredients:
- 2 7-oz. cans of water-packed tuna
- 1 large Yukon Gold potato, peeled, cubed (½-inch pieces)
- 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil, plus more for drizzling
- 1/4 cup lemon juice
- 4-5 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- 1/4 cup capers, drained and rinsed
- 1 tablespoon green olives, sliced (optional)
- 2 large hard-boiled eggs, sliced
- 2 tablespoons Harissa (Tunisian hot chili sauce)
- 2 crusty hoagie rolls
- kosher salt to taste
- freshly ground black pepper
Instructions:
- Mix together the lemon juice, olive oil, capers, parsley, salt, and pepper in a big bowl by whisking them well.
- Add the canned tuna and diced potatoes into the mixture, then gently mix to ensure they are coated with the dressing.
- Cut the hoagie rolls into halves, lightly toast them under the broiler, and spread harissa paste on the bottom halves.
- Spoon a generous portion of the tuna salad onto the bread and place egg slices on top. Drizzle some olive oil over the fillings and serve with either homemade potato chips or fries.
Summary:
- Calories: 1521 kcal
- Fat: 74 g
- Protein: 106 g
- Carbs: 114 g
- Potassium: 2881 mg
- Magnesium: 235 mg