Mediterranean Tuna Tartine Recipes

MEDITERRANEAN TUNA MELTS

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Drain the tuna, reserving 2 tablespoons oil. Toss the tuna, reserved oil, 1/4 cup parsley, the olives, red onion, the juice of 1/2 lemon, the smoked paprika, a pinch of salt and a few grinds of pepper in a medium bowl. Spread the tuna salad on 4 of the pita halves; top with the cheese and the remaining pita halves.
• Heat 2 teaspoons olive oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. One at a time, add the sandwiches and cook until lightly toasted, about 2 minutes per side. Transfer to a baking sheet and bake until warmed through, about 5 minutes.
• Meanwhile, toss the arugula, tomatoes, cucumbers, the remaining 1/4 cup parsley, 2 tablespoons plus 1 teaspoon olive oil and the juice of the remaining 1/2 lemon in a medium bowl; season with salt and pepper. Cut the tuna melts into wedges. Serve with the arugula salad.

MEDITERRANEAN TUNA SALAD

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine the beans, celery, red pepper and green onions. In a small bowl, whisk the oil, vinegar, mustard, basil, salt and pepper. Pour over bean mixture; toss to coat. Gently stir in tuna., Serve over lettuce. Sprinkle with cheese if desired.

HEALTHIER MEDITERRANEAN TUNA SALAD

Steps:

• Combine tuna, onion, and parsley in a medium bowl.
• Whisk oil, lemon juice, lemon zest, salt, and pepper to make the dressing. Toss with the tuna mixture.

MEDITERRANEAN TUNA TARTINE

Steps:

• Combine first 7 ingredients.
• Cover cut sides of all roll halves with lettuce and tomatoes.
• Top with tuna mixture and cheese to make 4 open-face sandwiches.

MEDITERRANEAN TUNA STEAKS

Steps:

• In a large skillet over medium heat, warm 3 tablespoons of the olive oil.
• Add the onion and saute until it begins to soften, about 3 minutes.
• Add the minced garlic and saute until golden, about 2 minutes longer.
• Stir in the tomatoes, basil and 2 tablespoons of the parsley and cook, uncovered, stirring occasionally, until slightly thickened, about 15 minutes.
• Remove from heat and set aside.
• Lightly season the tuna steaks on both sides with salt and pepper.
• In another skillet, large enough to hold the fish in a single layer, warm the remaining 3 tablespoons olive oil over medium heat.
• Add the crushed garlic and cook, stirring often, until golden, about 2 minutes. Remove and discard the garlic.
• Add the tuna steaks to the skillet, raise the heat to medium-high, and cook, turning once, until lightly browned on both sides, about 2 - 3 minutes per side.
• Pour the reserved sauce directly over the fish, reduce the heat to low, and add the olives and capers, and cook for another 5 minutes (sauce will thicken a little more).
• Transfer tuna steaks and sauce to plates and garnish with parsley.

MEDITERRANEAN TUNA SALAD

Steps:

• Add red bell pepper, red onion, cucumber, albacore tuna fish, garlic, chickpeas, black olives and lemon zest in a large mixing bowl and mix.
• Drizzle olive oil, lemon juice and season with salt and freshly ground black pepper.
• Garnish with fresh parsley and serve cold. Enjoy!

MEDITERRANEAN TUNA SALAD

Steps:

• Use a fork to flake tuna into a small container. Add mayonnaise, hummus, and olives. Add oregano, salt, and pepper. Mix all ingredients well and refrigerate until chilled, about 30 minutes.