Do you ever have those nights where you just aren’t in the mood… to make dinner. Well here’s a quickie that will put a smile on your face without a lot of effort. It’s just a little inspiration to pull from when you just can’t get your head around making anything.
Tuna salad with capers, avocado and tomato
Stale potato bread thrown into the toaster oven came back to life with a spongy middle and crunchy crust. Capers pulled from the back of the cabinet perked up some plain tuna and mayo. A thick layer of over ripe avocado spared from the compost bucket spread on both sides of the bread. And one gorgeous tomato plucked from the greenhouse. Did I mention we were back on Orcas Island?
Hearty. Messy.
Can barely get your mouth around it.
The kind of sandwich, once you get it in your hands, you literally can’t put it down… but it’s ok cause it’s so damn good, you don’t want to. Sandwich in one hand. Napkin in the other.
What’s your last minute, I can’t be bothered (but I still want to take pictures of it!) dinner?
And yes… of course you can make this for lunch.
Tschüß,
Wendy's Place 
Tuna sandwiches are my favourite – with avocado they may be doubly my favourite!
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It will be!
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I love un-recipes, and your hand cut bread looks scrummy (as do the contents) 🙂
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You nailed it with the hand cut. And I’ve no good bread knife here. Tricky.
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This is so much like the sandwich we would make Wendy! Except that your smashed, ripe brilliant green avocado would put it straight over the top! Love that there’s something THIS delicious that can be made at almost a moments notice, anytime the lazy mood strikes! And ahhhhhs to Orcas Island!!
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Lazy moods sometimes bring on the most creative ideas 🙂
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this looks absolutely delicious. i’m definitely going to give the combination of tuna and avocado a try! glad i stumbled onto your blog.
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Thanks… Stumbling has it’s good days. Looking forward to checking yours out a little more. The Asian Mango salad is right up my alley.
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Wonderful .. like everything in that sandwich … that top photo makes me droll. You so brilliant with your camera and eye .. to make a tuna sandwich looking that good. Never eaten tuna with avocado before, but there is a first time for everything. Thanks a million for this.
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I eat avocado on SO many things. We probably eat at least 3/wk. With eggs, chicken salad. And try this. Yesterday a salad with baby kale, halibut, peaches, and avocado. A little minced ginger and onion mixed in. I might have to make it again for a post. It was one of those gathering all the bits in the fridge creations!
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Halibut one of my favorite fishes … please, do a post … big avocado lover too – do guacamole quite regular and eat on with my breakfast sandwich. Avocado is great for us. You, American are so great eating fruit with everything – love that.
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Very tasty looking. I need to eat something now….
Best,
Conor
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Juicy sandwiches spark the appetite. No fail.
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You are so creative with food. It’s just awesome. You are a food rock star!
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Thanks Resa. It’s often just stumbled upon through what’s around. We all do it in our own ways. I’m SURE you explode in a room of textiles.
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Fabrics beware!!!!!♥♥
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Avocado is the perfect addition to any sandwich as far as I’m concerned.A beautiful, hearty, rustic version…
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Thanks Lora…I love that fruit. Eat it almost everyday.
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Thank you for planning tomorrow’s lunch. (Holy crow, it looks good!!)
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Yeah… stick with dinner. You don’t want to be packing that one up in your lunchbox to take to culinary school!
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Wow. You are good.
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Awww thank you sis.
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Yum! Although I was too impatient today, I just split an avocado into two halves and attacked one with a spoon. Emptied it in minutes scoop by scoop into my mouth, hehe glutton 😉
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Love that too. I’ll top it with a little red wine vinegar and salt. Spoon ready.
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Ok now we’re taking posh, I have been known to add a splash of lime juice and a of pinch paprika sometimes if the spoon doesn’t get into my hand first…. 😛
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Mmmmm…this tuna sandwich looks great! 🙂
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It’s quick and screams tasty!
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I love eating this sort of sandwich.. the stuffing would pop out the sides with each bite and I’d have to used my fingers to catch and devour (I know, I sadly lack manners on occasion). I have all but the capers in my kitchen.. and I’d like to have a decent loaf to use, I’m sure to try this one! You must be happy to be back on Orcas? xx
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You have imagined exactly our dinner that evening… not the best choice for a first date. I’m a caper freak and usually order them by the case. They perk up everything.
I miss my husband LOADS and Germany but it’s also good to be here. thx. x
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Glad that you liked back to this post as I missed it. Love the avocado and capers…really made your sandwich special.
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