Jul 14 2026
Restaurantsbar VettiTuna Salad Recipe

Tuna Salad Recipe

Inspired by bar Vetti
Time30m
Serves4

lemon, provolone, roasted red pepper aioli, arugula, focaccia

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Ingredients

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Salad Base

Assembly

Method

Prepare the Aioli

  1. 1

    Make the Roasted Red Pepper Aioli

    In a blender or food processor, combine the roasted red peppers, mayonnaise, lemon juice, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper. Blend until smooth and creamy. Adjust seasoning to taste if necessary.

Prepare the Salad

  1. 2

    Mix the Tuna Salad

    In a mixing bowl, add the drained tuna and arugula. Pour in the prepared roasted red pepper aioli and gently fold the ingredients together until well combined. Make sure the tuna and arugula are evenly coated with the aioli.

Assemble the Sandwich

  1. 3

    Build the Tuna Salad Sandwich

    On a slice of focaccia bread, place a slice of provolone cheese, followed by a generous portion of the tuna salad mixture. Top with another slice of provolone cheese, and cover with a second slice of focaccia. Repeat for additional servings.

  2. 4

    Serve

    Cut the assembled sandwich in half if desired. Serve immediately, or wrap in parchment paper for a picnic or lunch on the go.

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