​Salmon Tonnato BLT

Makes 1 sandwich

15 minutes

We’ve long believed that the B.L.T. reigns as the king of all sandwiches for a number of reasons: even a mediocre one from a dive bar or diner still hits the spot, a gourmet rendition takes the dish to new heights, but most of all because additions, modifications and personal flourishes don’t interrupt the sophisticated simplicity of the world’s most perfect sandwich.

So, now that school is in full swing, we wanted to pack a lunch for our loved ones that packs a punch, so we decided to throw our own hat into the B.L.T. game and level-up our beloved sandwich with a little tinned-fish flare. With our added layer of smoked salmon tonnato, we transform the salty sando with an oceanic brine, omega-3’s, and a bright pink pop that will catch the eye of both classmates and tablemates.

Ingredients (for tonnato, makes enough for 6 sandwiches):

• 2 cans Ekone Smoked Coho Salmon
• 1 tablespoon capers
• 1.5 caper pickling liquid
• 1 garlic clove, grated
• 1.5 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1 teaspoon black pepper
• ¼ cup mayonnaise
• 2 teaspoons white wine vinegar

Simply blend the above ingredients in the body of a blender or food processor until completely combined and smooth. Refrigerate until you’re ready to use.

Ingredients (for sandwich build):

• 2 slices sourdough bread
• 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
• 2 teaspoons stone ground dijon mustard
• 4-6 fresh dill sprigs
• Handful of butter lettuce or romaine
• 3 sliced cooked bacon
• 1 large tomato slice or 2-3 small tomato discs
• 1 teaspoon flake salt

Toast the slices of bread in butter until golden brown and spread a generous tablespoon or two of tonnato sauce on one side of the bread and the dijon on the other. Working from the tonnato side, spread your fresh dill evenly over the salmon spread and build the remainder of the sandwich over the mustard starting with lettuce, then bacon, tomato and finishing with flake salt. Cut your sandwich diagonally, serve or pack up securely and lovingly for lunch.