Email to Phyllis_ aka_ Filus      

MAKE-AHEAD TUNA HOAGIE

Source of Recipe

Unkown


Recipe Introduction

Plan ahead...needs to chill for 2 to 24 hours. Serves 8

1 16-ounce loaf sourdough French bread
1 12 1/4-ounce can water-packed low-salt tuna, drained and flaked
2 tablespoons balsamic or red wine vinegar
1/4 cup fat-free, cholesterol-free mayonnaise or salad dressing
1 teaspoon anchovy paste
1 large ripe tomato, thinly sliced
Freshly ground black pepper
1/2 medium red onion, thinly sliced
1/4 cup loosely packed fresh chopped parsley leaves

Cut the bread in half lengthwise. Using your fingers, hollow out each half of the bread, leaving a 1/2-inch shell. Save bread from inside loaf for another use.

In a small bowl, combine tuna and vinegar; set aside.

In another small bowl, stir together mayonnaise or salad dressing and anchovy paste. Spread the inside of each half of loaf with mayonnaise mixture. Spoon tuna mixture into the bottom half of bread. Arrange tomato slices over tuna
and season with pepper. Arrange onions over tomatoes and sprinkle with parsley. Top with remaining bread half.

Wrap loaf in foil and store in the refrigerator for 2 to 24 hours. ......To serve, cut into 8 slices.

One serving equals: Calories: 223...Protein: 17 ... Carbohydrates: 35 g... Total Fat: 1 g (Saturated Fat: 0 g)...Cholesterol: 8 mg...Sodium: 519 mg