Ingredients

  • 12 ounces tuna in olive oil, drained
  • 3 tablespoons capers, drained
  • 13 cup good quality mayonnaise (to taste)
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice (to taste)
  • 34 cup olive tapenade (see my recipe)
  • 4 large bagels (I use Everything bagels)
  • 4 slices swiss cheese
  • 4 slices red onions, thinly sliced

Method

  • Slice the bagel.
  • Place at least 2 tablespoons of the tapenade on each bagel slice, spreading it to the edges.
  • You may need a little more or less.
  • You want to really cover the bagel, this will keep it from becoming soggy.
  • Mix the tuna, capers, lemon juice and mayo, breaking up the large pieces of tuna.
  • Put about 1/4 of the tuna salad on the bottom slice of the bagel.
  • Put a few slices of onion, if desired on top of the tuna.
  • Top with a slice of Swiss cheese or another cheese if you prefer, or leave it off.
  • Cover with the bagel top and press down.
  • Wrap tightly with plastic wrap and refrigerate for a few hours to let the flavors meld.
  • Can be made 24 hours in advance.