Tunacado Recipe: Make a Copycat Joe & The Juice Sandwich at Home
A copycat cafe-style sandwich offers a flavorful twist on a classic, combining whipped tuna, pesto aioli, and avocado.
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Instructions
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To make the sauce, combine pesto, mayonnaise, chili crunch, honey, and lemon juice in a small bowl; season with salt and pepper. Set aside.
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For the tuna mixture, process tuna, mayonnaise, mustard, lemon zest and juice, garlic, capers, anchovy, and dill until smooth and whipped. Stir in chopped onions, salt, and pepper.
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Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large skillet over medium-high. Toast bread slices, two at a time, cut-side down, pressing them with a small skillet or pot until golden and crispy (2-3 minutes). Toast remaining slices.
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To assemble, spread pesto aioli on each toasted bread slice. Layer tuna mixture on two slices, then top with tomato and avocado. Add banana peppers if desired, close sandwiches, slice, and serve.