Classic Spanish Tuna Sandwich | Possibly the BEST Tuna Sandwich Recipe

Spain is famously known for their delicious Bocadillos, which are basically the Spanish version of a sandwich, and this Classic Spanish Tuna Sandwich is one of the very best. It´s got a ton of great flavors & textures, it´s easy to make and all done within minutes.

There are many different versions of this classic sandwich in Spain. This version is inspired from the beautiful tapas bar of Central Bar, which is located in the Mercado Central de Valencia. Where they are known for making some of the best Bocadillos in all of Spain.

The secret to this sandwich is 2 key ingredients. The first one is the bread, make sure to use a crunchy baguette. The second one, use some Spanish tuna in olive oil (10% OFF Your Order with Coupon ONAFORK), as it makes all the difference in the flavor.

TIPS & TRICKS to Make this Recipe: You can prep these sandwiches ahead of time. Just wrap them in seran wrap and add into the fridge. They will hold for up to 4 to 5 days.

Key Ingredients & Cookware I used in this Recipe:
MY COOKWARE
MY CHEF´S KNIFE
SPANISH CANNED TUNA I USED

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Classic Spanish Tuna Sandwich

Course Main Course

Cuisine Spanish

Prep Time 15 minutes

Servings 2 Sandwiches

Calories 565 kcal

Author Albert Bevia @ Spain on a Fork

Ingredients

• 1 baguette
• 2 cans tuna in olive oil 4 oz / 110 grams each
• 1 tomato
• 1/2 red onion
• 10 black pitted olives
• 1/2 cucumber
• 4 leaves green lettuce
• 1/2 cup low fat mayonnaise 120 grams
• 1 clove garlic
• 1 tsp lemon juice 5 ml
• 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil 15 ml
• pinch sea salt
• dash black pepper

Instructions

1. Drain the cans of tuna into a fine sieve with a bowl underneath, gently flake the tuna and set aside

2. Thinly slice the tomato, red onion, black olives, cucumber and wash & pat dry the leaves of lettuce

3. To make the garlic mayo aioli, add the mayonnaise into a bowl, finely grate in the garlic, add in the lemon juice, extra virgin olive oil and season with sea salt & black pepper, whisk together until well mixed

4. Cut the baguette into two 6 inch (15 cm) pieces and then cut each one open

5. Add the lettuce in the bottom piece of the baguette, then the slices of tomato, season with sea salt & black pepper, then add in the tuna, black olives, red onion and cucumber, add a dollop of the garlic mayo aioli over the top piece of baguette, then place over the sandwich, enjoy!

Recipe Notes

Get the Canned Spanish Tuna in Olive Oil I used to make this Recipe (10% OFF Your Order with Coupon ONAFORK)

Nutrition Facts

Classic Spanish Tuna Sandwich

Amount Per Serving

Calories 565 Calories from Fat 252

% Daily Value*

Fat 28g43%

Saturated Fat 5g31%

Trans Fat 0.03g

Polyunsaturated Fat 10g

Monounsaturated Fat 11g

Cholesterol 57mg19%

Sodium 1596mg69%

Potassium 672mg19%

Carbohydrates 43g14%

Fiber 4g17%

Sugar 9g10%

Protein 35g70%

Vitamin A 856IU17%

Vitamin C 14mg17%

Calcium 122mg12%

Iron 4mg22%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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