Tonnato-cado Sandwich - Joe & the Juice Tunacado Sandwich Recipe

Name: Tonnato-cado Sandwich - Joe & the Juice Tunacado Sandwich Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 12 min
Total time: 27 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1/2 serving whole wheat focaccia, recipe linked here; 1/4 cup raw cashews; 1/2 cup packed fresh basil leaves; 3 tbsp olive oil; 3 tbsp white wine vinegar; 1/4 cup ice water; 1/2 tsp Diamond Crystal kosher salt (use half this amount if using Morton's); 1 5 oz. can tuna packed in oil; 6 anchovy fillets; 2 sprigs fresh dill; 2 cloves garlic; 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes; 1 small lemon for juicing; 1/2 large avocado (sliced thinly); 4 tomato slices (see notes)

Instructions

Prep:15minCook:12min

If you have seen the viral Tunacado sandwich, consider this my take. Slightly elevating tuna salad to a cashew-cream based tonnato, this sandwich is salty and filling with the perfect crispy bread to accompany it. It's filling, wholesome, and just so so good.

Updated at: Thu, 18 Dec 2025 07:37:30 GMT