Tuna is mixed with vinaigrette instead of mayonnaise for sandiches. Mozzarella cheese and avocado take the edge off the briny tuna and capers, for a perfectly balanced and interesting sandwich.
Makes 2 sandwiches
- 2 Ciabatta rolls
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 teaspoons white wine vinegar
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 small garlic clove, put through a garlic press
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- Ground black pepper
- One 6-ounce can imported olive oil-packed Italian tuna, drained well
- 1 tablespoon capers, drained and rinsed
- ½ small avocado, peeled, pitted, and cut into ½-inch-thick slices
- 3 ounces fresh mozzarella, sliced into ¼-inch-thick pieces
- Heat a panini or sandwich press.
- Split each Ciabatta roll in half.
- Whisk together the olive oil, vinegar, mustard, garic, salt, and pepper to taste in a small bowl.
- Combine the tuna and capers in a medium bowl ; drizzle the dressing over the tuna and mix well to combine.
- Arrange the avocado slices on the bottom half of each roll ; arrange the tuna on top of the avocado and lay the mozzarella slices on top of the tuna.
- Top the sandwiches with the top halves of the rolls.
- Put the sandwiches on the press, pull the top down, and cook until they are browned and crisp and the cheese is melted, 5 to 7 minutes.
- Carefully remove from the press and serve immediately.


