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Pepperoncini Tuna Salad & Za’atar Focaccia Sandwich with Pickled Beets

5 from 1 vote
Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time5 minutes
Total Time25 minutes
Servings: 2

Ingredients

  • 1 batch Overnight Sourdough Focaccia
  • ¼ cup Olive Oil
  • ¼ cup Za’atar Seasoning
  • 2 tbsp. Sesame Seeds
  • 2 cans Wild Planet Foods Wild Albacore Tuna liquids drained
  • ¼ cup Mayo
  • 3 tbsp. Pepperoncini finely chopped
  • 1 tbsp. Pepperoncini Brine
  • 1 tbsp. Olive Oil
  • 1 tbsp. Honey
  • 1 tbsp. Fresh Dill chopped
  • Salt & Black Pepper to taste
  • Basil Pesto
  • Pickled Beets
  • Baby Arugula

Instructions

  • To Make the Za’atar Focaccia: Preheat oven to 425F. Line a large sheet pan with parchment paper.
  • Drizzle the parchment generously with olive oil, then transfer the overnight sourdough focaccia dough onto it. Grease your hands with olive oil to gently stretch out the dough to ½” thick.
  • Drizzle with more olive oil on top, then evenly sprinkle the za’atar seasoning and sesame seeds on the surface. Use your fingers to create dimples in the focaccia.
  • Bake for 18-25 minutes, rotating the pan halfway through baking, until deeply golden.
  • To Make the Pepperoncini Tuna Salad: In a bowl, add the two cans of tuna drained of any liquids. Use a fork to mash well. Add the mayo, chopped pepperoncini, brine, olive oil, honey, and chopped dill. Mix well. Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
  • To Make the Sandwich: Slice an individual slab of the focaccia, then slice in half lengthwise to create a top and bottom slice. Place on a sheet pan lined with parchment paper. Drizzle with olive oil to broil in the oven on HIGH for 1 minute or until toasted.
  • Layer the toasted bottom slice with basil pesto, pepperoncini tuna salad, baby arugula, and pickled beets. Sandwich with the top toasted slice to enjoy!
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