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Ingredients
- 1 large loaf of bread (I used a French bread, but ciabatta could also be used)
- Extra virgin olive oil
- 1 large can of tuna (drained) and/or fresh mozzarella slices
- Red wine vinegar
- Roasted red bell peppers
- Drained capers
- Fresh arugula
- Fennel, thinly sliced
- Vidalia onion, thinly sliced
- Fresh tomatoes, thinly sliced
- Salt, to taste
- Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Recipe | %DV |
|---|---|
| Recipe Size 862g | |
| Calories 651 | |
| Calories from Fat 36 | 6% |
| Total Fat 4.08g | 5% |
| Saturated Fat 0.91g | 4% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 50mg | 17% |
| Sodium 1299mg | 54% |
| Potassium 1886mg | 54% |
| Total Carbs 95.6g | 25% |
| Dietary Fiber 12.8g | 43% |
| Sugars 22.02g | 15% |
| Protein 59.18g | 95% |
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