Description
This copycat Joe & the Juice tuna sandwich is crispy, creamy, and packed with bold flavors! Fresh sourdough bread is layered with a zesty tuna mix, smooth avocado, juicy tomatoes, and a punchy pesto spread. Finish it off with a smoky chipotle aioli for a sandwich that’s even better than the original!
Ingredients
Tuna Filling:
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12 oz can tuna, drained
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1/2 cup mayonnaise
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1/2 tbsp lemon juice
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1/4 cup diced red onion
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1/4 tsp black pepper (or more to taste)
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1/4 tsp salt (to taste)
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2-3 tbsp diced jalapeños
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1/2 tbsp yellow mustard
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1 tbsp chopped cilantro
Chipotle Aioli (Optional):
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3/4 cup mayonnaise
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1/4 cup sour cream
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Juice of 1 lime
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1/2 tbsp honey
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1/2 tsp black pepper
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1/2 tsp chili powder
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2 tbsp adobo paste
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Chipotle peppers (pureed into a paste, to taste)
Assembly:
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6 slices sourdough bread
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3 tbsp pesto
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1 large tomato, sliced
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1 avocado, sliced
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Hot sauce (for serving)
Instructions
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Prepare the Tuna Filling:
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In a bowl, mash the drained tuna.
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Mix in mayonnaise, lemon juice, red onion, black pepper, salt, jalapeños, mustard, and cilantro. Stir until well combined.
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Make the Chipotle Aioli (Optional):
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In a small bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, sour cream, lime juice, honey, black pepper, chili powder, adobo paste, and chipotle pepper paste.
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Mix until smooth and set aside.
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Toast the Bread:
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Preheat a grill pan or panini press and lightly spray with oil.
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Toast the sourdough slices until crispy and golden brown.
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Assemble the Sandwiches:
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Spread pesto on one slice of each sandwich.
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Layer with sliced avocado, tomato, and a generous scoop of the tuna filling.
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Spread chipotle mayo on the other slice and close the sandwich.
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Serve & Enjoy:
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Cut in half and serve with your favorite hot sauce.
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Notes
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Spicy Variation: Add extra jalapeños or a drizzle of sriracha for more heat.
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Bread Options: Use ciabatta or whole wheat bread if preferred.
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Meal Prep: Store tuna filling separately and assemble fresh for the best texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 710 kcal
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 990mg
- Fat: 46g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 35g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 60mg