Tuna and Caper Rolls are a delicious snack that you can prepare in just a few minutes. They can be used as an appetizer or finger food for an aperitif. You don’t need to cook anything; you just need to assemble the ingredients and savor them alone or with company. You can even prepare the tuna and caper rolls in advance so they’re ready for the aperitif! So, let’s get started and make these tuna and caper rolls!
- Difficulty: Very Easy
- Cost: Inexpensive
- Preparation time: 5 Minutes
- Portions: 6 pieces
- Cooking methods: No Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Seasonality: All Seasons
Ingredients for Tuna and Caper Rolls
- 2 slices Whole Wheat Bread (use crustless sandwich bread with rectangular slices)
- 1 tbsp Pickled Capers
- 3.2 oz Tuna in Oil
- 1 tbsp Mayonnaise
Tools
- Bowl
- Spoon
- Knife
- Parchment Paper
- Plastic Wrap
Preparation of Tuna and Caper Rolls
Place the slices of whole wheat bread on parchment paper side by side with the longer sides touching. Cover them with another sheet of parchment paper and, using a rolling pin, press them well and set aside covered.
Take a cutting board and a sharp knife and finely chop the capers (after squeezing them) and the tuna (after draining it), into very fine pieces and place this mixture in a bowl. (It’s better to chop by hand because using a processor would create a smooth paste, which isn’t practical for this recipe)
Add the mayonnaise to the tuna and caper mixture and mix well to combine everything thoroughly.
Retrieve the pressed bread and spread the prepared mixture over it, covering the entire surface. Roll it up starting from the narrower side to form a log, wrap the bread roll in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for 1 hour before slicing.
After the resting time in the fridge, retrieve the roll and cut it into slices approximately 1 inch (2.5 cm) wide (makes 6 pieces). Serve the rolls with a good aperitif and voilà, you’re done! Enjoy your meal!
Useful Tips
You can store the tuna and caper rolls in the fridge wrapped in plastic wrap until serving. You can add 3 anchovies in oil (regular or spicy) to the filling for a stronger flavor. You can also add some chives.
