Turkey (Tonnato) Sandwiches

Name: Turkey (Tonnato) Sandwiches
Yield: Makes 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup mayonnaise; 1 (6-ounce) can tuna packed in olive oil (preferably imported from Italy); 1/4 cup fresh parsley leaves; 2 tablespoons capers, drained; 2 tablespoons minced shallots; 6 anchovy fillets, minced; About 1/4 cup olive oil or hot water; Salt and black pepper; 8 slices sandwich bread, toasted if desired (or use French bread); 8 (1/4- to 3/8-inch-thick) slices white-meat turkey

By Mark Bittman

July 15, 2005

Instead of calling for slices of roast veal—which would take some work—I went for white-meat turkey, an easily found option (I bought mine at a deli), and one that doesn't differ all that much in taste and texture from cold veal.

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