"This delectable recipe is courtesy of Giada De Laurentiis, one of my favorites on the FoodNetwork. It is soooo yummy and easy for luncheon get-togethers and a fun way to dress up tuna."

Ingredient :

• ³⁄₄cup pitted kalamata olive
• 2tablespoons olive oil
• 2garlic cloves
• 1teaspoon lemon zest
• ¹⁄₄cup mayonnaise
• 2(6 ounce) cans tuna in olive oil, drained
• 1(12 ounce) jar marinated artichokes, drained and coarsely chopped
• 1teaspoon fresh lemon juice
• ¹⁄₂teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
• 1(16 ounce) ciabatta, halved horizontally
• 1tomatoes, diced

Directions :

• Puree the olives, oil, garlic, and zest in a food processor until smooth and spreadable. Blend in the mayonnaise.
• Toss the tuna, artichokes, lemon juice, and pepper in a medium bowl, keeping the tuna in small chunks.
• Hollow out the bottom and top halves of the bread. Spread the olive puree over both cut sides of the bread. Spoon the tuna and artichoke mixture onto the bottom half of the bread. Sprinkle the tomatoes over.Cover with the bread top.
• Cut the sandwich crosswise into 6 pieces and serve.