Ingredients

  • 1 garlic clove, minced
  • salt
  • 1 lemon, juice and zest of
  • 1 teaspoon thyme or 1 teaspoon dill
  • 14 cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 (6 ounce) cans tuna in water, drained
  • 1 (14 ounce) can water-packed artichoke hearts, drained and chopped
  • 12 red onion, finely chopped
  • 2 celery ribs, chopped
  • 2 cups Baby Spinach, chopped
  • fresh ground pepper, to taste
  • 4 English muffins, split
  • 1 large tomatoes, cut into 8 slices
  • 8 slices provolone cheese

Method

  • Preheat the broiler to high and position a rack 5 to 6 inches from the heat source.
  • Place the minced garlic in a medium bowl and combine with the lemon juice and zest and the thyme.
  • Whisk in the olive oil.
  • Add the tuna and flake it with a fork, mixing it with the dressing.
  • Add the chopped artichokes along with the onion, celery and baby spinach.
  • Toss the salad to combine and season with salt and lots of pepper.
  • Place the English muffins on a rimmed baking sheet and toast under the broiler.
  • When golden, remove the baking sheet and top each half with a slice of tomato.
  • Using an ice cream scoop, make a mound of the tuna and pile 1 mound on top of each of the 8 tomato slices.
  • Top the tuna with a slice of provolone cheese and return to the oven to melt the cheese.