Name: Tasty Ina Garten Tuna And Hummus Sandwich Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 14 oz (397 g) Italian tuna in olive oil, jarred or canned; 2 cups (470 ml) chickpeas, canned, drained, liquid reserved (15.5-oz can); ⅓ cup (80 ml) tahini or sesame paste; 6 tbsps (90 ml) freshly squeezed lemon juice (3 lemons); 2 tbsps (30 ml) mayonnaise, good quality; 2 tsps (10 ml) kosher salt; ¼ cup (60 ml) celery, minced; 2 tbsps (30 ml) yellow onion, minced; 2 tbsps (30 ml) cornichons, minced; 4 tsps (20 ml) garlic, minced (4 cloves); 1 tsp (5 ml) dijon mustard; 8 dashes hot sauce, such as tabasco; ½ tsp (2.5 ml) kosher salt; ¼ tsp (1.25 ml) black pepper, freshly ground; sourdough bread, halved and sliced ½ inch thick; hummus, store-bought or homemade; radishes, fresh, sliced

Description

Ina Garten’s innovative tuna and hummus sandwich combines rich Mediterranean flavors with classic deli ingredients. Crisp vegetables and creamy spreads create a delightful midday meal that satisfies hunger and delights palates.

Ingredients

Scale

14 oz (397 g) Italian tuna in olive oil, jarred or canned
2 cups (470 ml) chickpeas, canned, drained, liquid reserved (15.5-oz can)
⅓ cup (80 ml) tahini or sesame paste
6 tbsps (90 ml) freshly squeezed lemon juice (3 lemons)
2 tbsps (30 ml) mayonnaise, good quality
2 tsps (10 ml) kosher salt
¼ cup (60 ml) celery, minced
2 tbsps (30 ml) yellow onion, minced
2 tbsps (30 ml) cornichons, minced
4 tsps (20 ml) garlic, minced (4 cloves)
1 tsp (5 ml) dijon mustard
8 dashes hot sauce, such as tabasco
½ tsp (2.5 ml) kosher salt
¼ tsp (1.25 ml) black pepper, freshly ground
sourdough bread, halved and sliced ½ inch thick
hummus, store-bought or homemade
radishes, fresh, sliced

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Instructions

Tuna Preparation: Flake tuna in a mixing bowl, preserving its olive oil, breaking it into fine, uniform pieces using a fork.
Tuna Mixture: Blend tuna with diced celery, minced onion, chopped cornichons, lemon juice, mayonnaise, reserved olive oil, mustard, kosher salt, and black pepper until thoroughly combined.
Flavor Infusion: Refrigerate tuna mixture for 2-3 hours to allow flavors to meld and intensify.
Hummus Creation: Process chickpeas with reserved liquid, tahini, garlic, lemon juice, hot sauce, and salt in a food processor until achieving a coarse, rustic puree. Adjust consistency by adding extra liquid if needed.
Hummus Refinement: Refrigerate hummus for several hours to enhance flavor profile, adjusting seasonings before serving.
Sandwich Assembly: Toast bread slices until golden-brown and crisp. Spread a generous layer of prepared hummus on each slice.
Final Presentation: Layer chilled tuna salad over hummus-coated bread and garnish with thinly sliced radishes for a peppery, decorative finish.

Notes

Flavor Infusion: Refrigerate tuna mixture for 2-3 hours to allow ingredients to blend and develop deeper, more complex taste.
Texture Tip: Process hummus just until coarse for rustic, authentic Mediterranean texture instead of completely smooth.
Oil Preservation: Save olive oil from tuna can to enhance overall sandwich flavor and add richness to the mixture.
Seasoning Balance: Taste and adjust hummus seasonings before serving to ensure perfect salt, lemon, and garlic harmony.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 5 minutes
Category: Breakfast, Lunch, Snacks
Method: Toasting
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 4
Calories: 360
Sugar: 2 g
Sodium: 700 mg
Fat: 22 g
Saturated Fat: 3 g
Unsaturated Fat: 19 g
Trans Fat: 0 g
Carbohydrates: 28 g
Fiber: 6 g
Protein: 20 g
Cholesterol: 40 mg