Green Chilli, Lemon & Pepper Dijonnaise Tuna Sandwich

Submitted by Deux Petits Chefs

"A very tasty way to eat tuna - great for tuna haters such as myself! An authentic recipe from my Turkish friends. Feel free to add or substitute additional ingredients - sliced cucumber, rocket, baby spinach leaves, red spanish onion, etc."

 

• Ready In: 10mins
• Ingredients: 11
• Yields: 4-5 sandwiches
• Serves: 4

ingredients

• 10 slices bread
• 2 (6 ounce) cans tuna, drained (in olive oil or brine)
• 1 lemon, juice of
• 1 1⁄2 cups rocket, leaves
• 1 tomatoes, sliced
• 6 tablespoons Dijonnaise mustard
• 4 tablespoons of low fat mayonnaise
• 3 large jalapenos, chopped
• 5 slices cheddar cheese (optional)
• 1 small Spanish onion, finely chopped (optional)
• salt & freshly cracked black pepper

directions

1. In a mixing bowl, combine tuna, mayo, chopped jalapenos, lemon juice, onion (optional) salt and pepper. Mix well.
2. Toast bread if desired.
3. Spread dijonnaise mustard on one side of the bread.
4. Spread tuna mixture and layer tomato slices, cheddar cheese (optional), rocket leaves and season with more cracked pepper.
5. Top with the other slice of bread, press down slightly with hands to compress sandwich and ingredients together.
6. Serve.