Tuna Olive And Anchovy Salad Recipes

TUNA MELT

Steps:

• Combine ½ medium onion, thinly sliced, and 1 cup seasoned rice vinegar in a small bowl. Set aside.
• Gently mix two 5-oz. cans tuna packed in olive oil, drained, ¼ cup mayonnaise, 2 Tbsp. chopped celery, and 1 Tbsp. chopped pickles in a medium bowl until just combined. Season with kosher salt and freshly ground pepper.
• Heat a dry large cast-iron skillet over medium-low. Spread mayonnaise over 1 side of 2 slices sourdough bread. Place bread, mayo side down, in skillet; top 1 bread slice with 2 slices sharp cheddar. Cover with a lid and cook until bread is golden brown underneath and cheese is melted, about 4 minutes. (The cheese should form a crispy skirt around the bread.)
• Uncover skillet and top bread with melted cheddar with one fourth of tuna salad, then some drained reserved pickled onion. Close up sandwich and gently press down on sandwich with a spatula. Transfer to a cutting board and slice in half on a diagonal. Repeat cooking process 3 more times with more mayonnaise and remaining tuna salad, pickled onion, 6 slices sourdough bread, and 6 slices sharp cheddar to make 3 more sandwiches.
• Serve sandwiches on plates with dill pickle spears if desired.

SEARED TUNA SALAD WITH ANCHOVY TOMATO SAUCE

Steps:

• Place the potatoes in a medium-size saucepan and cover with cold water. Cook over medium heat until tender, about 12 minutes. Drain, let cool and cut into quarters. Set aside.
• Heat a large, heavy-bottomed nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add the olive oil. Add the tuna, sear on all sides, about 3 minutes. Set aside. Toss the potatoes, tomatoes and spinach together.
• Combine the tomato juice, anchovy fillets, roasted garlic, salt and pepper to taste in a blender. Blend until smooth. Divide the salad among 4 plates. Top each with some of the tuna. Drizzle the sauce over all and serve immediately.