Tuna and apple might seem like an odd combination but it works wonderfully in sandwiches. The tuna is creamy, the apples are tangy and sweet and the arugula adds that peppery and lemony taste that makes all the flavors meld beautifully.
As the weather is slowly moving towards summery temperatures, I like to plan out great picnic food. There’s just something about packing up delicious goods and enjoying them with friends or family outdoors. These sandwiches work perfectly for those kind of days. I like to make them mini sandwiches – they are less messy and allow you to make different sandwich combos to try. If it’s really warm and you can’t keep the sandwiches cool, I would suggest skipping the mayo and using a little more mustard instead. Serve it with a fresh salad (I like roasted red and yellow peppers with goat cheese crumbles) and a glass of homemade ice tea and you’re set!
Tuna, Arugula and Apple Sandwiches (makes 4 mini sandwiches)
2 small cans of tuna packed in olive oil
3 tablespoons of mayonnaise
1 tablespoon of grainy mustard
1 handful of arugula
1 granny smith apple, thinly sliced
4 mini ciabatta rolls
Olive oil
Salt and freshly ground pepper
Slice the ciabatta rolls lengthwise. Lightly drizzle with olive oil and toast for 3-4 minutes or until the bread is golden brown and crusty. Take off the heat and reserve. In a small bowl whisk the mayonnaise and grainy mustard and reserve.
In a bowl, add the tuna (drained from most of the oil). Using a fork, press down on the tuna to separate the chunks. Fold in 3/4 of the mayonnaise mixture and add a good pinch of salt and pepper. Divide the tuna mixture and add it to each ciabatta half. Layer with a few slices of apple and top with arugula. Spread the mayonnaise on the other side of each piece of ciabatta. Close the sandwiches and enjoy!
Enjoy the read!
stephchows
June 9, 2009 at 10:01 am (15 years ago)Not a combo I would have thought to put together, but MAN do you make it look beautiful!
Ian
June 9, 2009 at 10:03 am (15 years ago)mmmm, that looks wonderful. I would imagine that those three would work very well together on both flavour as well as texture levels, brilliantly done! (P.s… the photo is pretty stellar too).
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Kristen
June 9, 2009 at 10:10 am (15 years ago)That looks divine! I bet the apple would be a great addition, brighten things up. yum.
Marta
June 9, 2009 at 11:11 am (15 years ago)you’re right, perfect for a summertime picnic! and mini is so cute too 🙂
Tuna and apples sounds like a brilliant combo, the arugula lending its peppery bitemust round everything out nicely 🙂
koshercamembert
June 9, 2009 at 11:25 am (15 years ago)I love picnic fare as well as tuna w/o mayo, apples, and arugula. All together, what could be better? Stunning.
– Zahavah
Ben
June 9, 2009 at 11:41 am (15 years ago)I also think it is a tasty combination. I have to try it this summer.
oneshotbeyond
June 9, 2009 at 12:57 pm (15 years ago)tuna and apples together are a MUST! YUM
Justin
June 9, 2009 at 1:42 pm (15 years ago)this makes my usual tuna salad sandwich seem so pathetic
Cindy @ Chalk it Up!
June 9, 2009 at 6:00 pm (15 years ago)I like tuna, apples and arugula, why not together? I’ll be trying this:)
Looks good too!
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La Table De Nana
June 9, 2009 at 6:32 pm (15 years ago)I just happen to have everything “en main”!Looks great!
The Scootabaker
June 9, 2009 at 7:30 pm (15 years ago)I looked through all your dessert posts and I am in instant admiration of you, your mad food photography skills, and your unique recipe choices! I’m hooked!
5 Star Foodie
June 9, 2009 at 8:11 pm (15 years ago)The combo of tuna and apple sounds excellent! I’ve made a chicken salad sandwich with apples so the tuna will definitely work great too!
EMC
June 9, 2009 at 9:20 pm (15 years ago)I’ve put diced apple in my tuna salad before, but I love the idea of thinly slicing it to rest on top–very aesthetic and probably makes it better to taste the different flavors/textures.
Absolutely beautiful photo by the way!
Ingrid
June 10, 2009 at 3:15 pm (15 years ago)Your photos are absolutely gorgeous. Even if you weren’t crazy about the dish you’ve got to love your photo.
Very interesting flavor combo. All three elements I love so why not togther. Thanks for sharing!
~ingrid
unconfidentialcook
June 10, 2009 at 6:56 pm (15 years ago)I like the idea of sticking an apple there…and bet it would be good on chicken sandwiches too.
Junglefrog
June 11, 2009 at 4:40 pm (15 years ago)Not sure how it would taste but it sure looks absolutely beautiful. Love the colors in the photo!
Cynthia
June 12, 2009 at 1:28 am (15 years ago)What an elegant sandwich.
Ivy
June 12, 2009 at 12:32 pm (15 years ago)This sandwich looks simply delicious!
pigpigscorner
June 12, 2009 at 5:02 pm (15 years ago)It looks so appetising with the apples!Wonderful presentation.
CookiePie
June 12, 2009 at 9:20 pm (15 years ago)What an interesting and original combo!!
♥peachkins♥
June 13, 2009 at 12:36 am (15 years ago)This look yummy..Hmmmnn,a must-try.I’m gonna try this out tomorrow
Maria
June 13, 2009 at 7:42 pm (15 years ago)The sandwiches look great! I want to pack them up and go on a picnic!
Deborah
June 14, 2009 at 8:46 pm (15 years ago)This is a combo I’ve never seen before! But I do have some tuna in my pantry – I just may try this out for lunch next week!
Erika
June 15, 2009 at 10:01 am (15 years ago)Love your idea of the green apple and tuna! An Italian friend just told me that her mother makes jam with these green apples – have you tried this?
Food lover
June 20, 2009 at 10:38 am (15 years ago)Your pictures look amazing – well done! Where can I find arugula? I’m not quite sure what it looks like.
Thanks
nick
June 22, 2009 at 1:26 pm (15 years ago)This:
“Serve it with a fresh salad (I like roasted red and yellow peppers with goat cheese crumbles) and a glass of homemade ice tea and you’re set!”
sounds like a picnic I want to go on. Those mini-sandwiches are beauts!
Molly Jean
July 21, 2009 at 11:20 am (15 years ago)This sounds delicious. I will definitely have to try the tuna/apple combo.