SAVORY LOG WITH TUNA and OLIVES with ricotta, easy and quick, a super simple appetizer for Christmas and the holidays, ready in a few minutes.
The SAVORY LOG WITH TUNA and OLIVES is the perfect quick appetizer for Christmas and the holidays. With ricotta, tuna, olives, and sandwich bread, it is prepared in a few minutes and is super tasty.
I love it because you can make a quick and easy appetizer without turning on the oven and without stress. Plus, the savory log is perfect for serving sliced on a tray of Christmas snacks: elegant, colorful, and delicious, it always wins everyone over.
The beauty of this savory log is that you can personalize it: add herbs, capers, or a drizzle of flavored oil to make it even more intriguing. Ideal also for buffets, aperitifs, appetizers for Christmas lunches and dinners, New Year’s Eve, or any party where you want to impress without losing time. Preparing it is very easy: spread the sandwich bread, fill with tuna, ricotta, and olives, roll it up, wrap it, and in a few minutes, your savory log is ready to enjoy!
Follow me in the kitchen today there’s the savory log with tuna and olives.
- Difficulty: Very Easy
- Cost: Very Affordable
- Rest time: 30 Minutes
- Preparation time: 10 Minutes
- Portions: 8 Pieces
- Cooking methods: No Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Seasonality: New Year, Christmas
Ingredients
- 3 slices sandwich bread
- 20 black olives
- 9/16 cup ricotta
- 5/16 cup mayonnaise
- 9/16 cup ricotta
- chives
- 3 oz tuna
- 1 3/4 oz valerian (lamb's lettuce)
Steps
Pit the olives, place them in a bowl, and add the ricotta, salt, pepper if you like, a bit of mayonnaise if needed, and mix.
Place the slices of bread on a sheet of parchment paper overlapping them, press with a rolling pin, and fill with a layer of mayonnaise, add the ricotta filling, the valerian, and roll.
Cut two oblique pieces about 2 inches at the two ends of the roll, spread it with mayonnaise, and place the two pieces, one on top and the other on the side.
Spread with mayonnaise, score with a fork to simulate wood grain, and garnish with pink peppercorns.
Bon appétit
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SAVORY LOG WITH TUNA and OLIVES
USEFUL TIPS
Choose quality tuna in olive oil for a richer taste.
You can add a bit of mayonnaise or Greek yogurt to the ricotta to make it creamier.
If you want a touch of color, add some pieces of red pepper inside.
Slice it with a wet knife for perfect rounds.
Prepare it in advance and let it rest in the fridge: the flavors meld better
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FAQ SAVORY LOG WITH TUNA and OLIVES
Can I use other bread instead of sandwich bread?
Yes, crustless bread or soft slices work great.
Can it be made without tuna?
Absolutely! You can replace it with smoked salmon or grilled vegetables.
How long can the savory log with tuna and olives be stored in the fridge?
Up to 24 hours, better covered with plastic wrap.
Can it be frozen?
Not recommended: the texture of the sandwich bread changes. Better to prepare it fresh.
