Tuscan Tuna and White Bean Sandwiches

Prep Time: 10 Minutes

Cook Time: 0 Minutes

Ready In: 10 Minutes

Servings: 4

These are a wonderful alternative to your typical tuna sandwiches. Original recipe published in Gourmet magazine.

Ingredients:

1 (14 ounce) can cannellini beans, rinsed and drained, then mashed

2 garlic cloves, finely chopped

1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice

2 tablespoons olive oil

2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley or 2 tablespoons basil

1/4 teaspoon salt

1/4 teaspoon black pepper

2 (6 ounce) cans italian tuna in vegetable oil, drained

1/4 cup pitted black olives, finely chopped

1 celery rib, finely chopped

2 tablespoons finely chopped red onions

2 tablespoons olive oil

1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice

1/4 teaspoon salt

1/8 teaspoon black pepper

8 slices rustic bread

1 cup loosely packed trimmed watercress leaf

Directions:

1. Mix together all ingredients listed under 'bean mixture' and set aside.
2. Mix together all ingredients listed under 'tuna salad mixture' and set aside.
3. Spoon 1/4 of the bean mixture on 1 slice of bread, then top with 1/4 of the tuna salad, some watercress, and another slice of bread.
4. Make the rest of the sandwiches in the same manner.

By RecipeOfHealth.com