Tuna and Artichoke Panini

Adopted Parisian's Note:

This delectable recipe is courtesy of Giada De Laurentiis, one of my favorites on the FoodNetwork. It is soooo yummy and easy for luncheon get-togethers and a fun way to dress up tuna.

• Total Time: 15 mins
• Prep Time: 15 mins
• Cook Time: 0 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 6

• 3/4 cup pitted kalamata olive
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 garlic cloves
• 1 teaspoon lemon zest
• 1/4 cup mayonnaise
• 2 (6 ounce) cans tuna in olive oil, drained
• 1 (12 ounce) jar marinated artichokes, drained and coarsely chopped
• 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
• 1/2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
• 1 (16 ounce) ciabatta, halved horizontally
• 1 tomato, diced

Directions:

1. Puree the olives, oil, garlic, and zest in a food processor until smooth and spreadable. Blend in the mayonnaise.
2. Toss the tuna, artichokes, lemon juice, and pepper in a medium bowl, keeping the tuna in small chunks.
3. Hollow out the bottom and top halves of the bread. Spread the olive puree over both cut sides of the bread. Spoon the tuna and artichoke mixture onto the bottom half of the bread. Sprinkle the tomatoes over.Cover with the bread top.
4. Cut the sandwich crosswise into 6 pieces and serve.

Reviews

[Messie Chef]

Really good, different type of panini. I used Albacore in olive oil, and only a 6 oz jar of marinated artichokes....I thought that was plenty. Also omitted the tomato, because mine was bad. Excellent. Made on our panini press with Ciabatta rolls. Will be made again. Thanks for posting!

[TaterBug! :)]

Oh so good! I lightened it up by using tuna packed in water, light mayo, and water packed chokes. It was SO good!!! Thanks for posting this great recipe.

[DeAnna Owens]

This is a fantastic panini! I used whole wheat pita bread instead of ciabatta... it turned out very nice.