Ingredients

  • 6 artichoke hearts, steamed and quartered or 1 (14-ounce) can artichoke hearts, drained
  • 3 plum tomatoes, chopped
  • 1/4 cup pitted and chopped black olives
  • 1/4 cup small diced red onions
  • 2 tablespoons chopped parsley leaves
  • 1 tablespoon chopped marjoram
  • 1 lemon, juiced
  • Salt
  • Freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 (6-ounce) can Italian oil packed tuna, drained
  • Extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 loaf foccacia, split in 1/2 lengthwise
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter

Method

  • Combine artichokes, tomatoes, olives, red onions, parsley, marjoram, and lemon juice.
  • Season with salt and pepper and mix well.
  • Add the tuna and mix well, being careful not to break it up too much.
  • Drizzle with olive oil and season.
  • Spread the tuna mixture onto the bottom half of the bread.
  • Top with the upper portion of the bread, press down firmly and cut into sandwich sized pieces.
  • Brush the outside of the bread with olive oil.
  • Have a large, cast iron skillet or a large griddle heated.
  • Have a smaller cast iron skillet heating on the stove.
  • Place the sandwich on the griddle or in the larger cast iron skillet.
  • Top with the other hot skillet and cook just until both sides are golden brown and toasted.
  • Slice and serve.