Rustic Tuna Salad with Artichokes on Gorgonzola Garlic Bread

Tuna Salad Ingredients

Serving size: About 3-4 cups

2 cans of tuna in water

15 grape tomatoes halved

1.5 TBSP minced garlic

1/4 cup chopped red onion

1/2 cup celery

1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese

1 artichoke heart chopped (or four quarter pieces if you buy the pre-cut jarred artichokes)

1 TBSP capers (if they are larger capers, cut them in half)

1/2 cup Hellman's Creamy Balsamic mayo

Dill, Parsley, Oregano, Salt, and Pepper (use however much you desire - I used about a teaspoon of Dill, Parsley, and Oregano and a small amount of salt and pepper)

Directions for the Tuna Salad

1.  Combine all ingredients in a medium sized bowl and mix together well.  

2.  Spread mixture onto slices of bread to make a sandwich or to eat open-faced.  I spread the tuna salad on Gorgonzola Garlic bread.  I got the recipe for this bread at Thibeault's Table ( http://www.thibeaultstable.com/2011/02/italian-garlic-bread-with-gorgonzola.html ).  The only difference is that I used a larger loaf so that I would have larger bread slices.  The combination of tuna salad and a hint of Gorgonzola was incredible and very rich!

Tangy Turkey and Roast Beef Sandwich with Smoky Island Sauce Recipe

Ingredients for Tangy Turkey and Roast Beef Sandwich Recipe:

Servings: 1 sandwich

2-3 slices of turkey
2-3 slices of roast beef
1-2 slices of tomato seasoned with salt and pepper
1/3 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
1 whole wheat english muffin

*Optional:  banana pepper rings
                  bread and butter pickle slices

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 360º
2. Toast bottom half of english muffin (set aside the top half)
3. Layer the turkey, roast beef, seasoned tomatoes, and optional ingredients on lower toasted half of muffin
4. Sprinkle cheese on top
5. Place in preheated oven and cook until cheese is melted
6. Toast top half of muffin while your sandwich is in the oven
7. Prepare your sauce of choice (see below for Smoky Island Sauce Recipe)
8. Remove sandwich from oven, spread sauce on top half of english muffin, place on sandwich....and ENJOY!

Ingredients for Smoky Island Sauce:

Servings: 1/3 cup sauce

1 (heaping) TBSP of Hellman's Creamy Balsamic Mayo®

1 TSP 1000 Island Dressing

1/2 TSP of BBQ sauce

1/2 TSP minced garlic

1/4 TSP chopped chives

1/4 TSP chopped green onion

1/4 TSP hot sauce

Instructions:

1.   Thoroughly mix together all ingredients in a small bowl

2. If adding to sandwich, spread sauce on sandwich half and voila!

....Finished Product....

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