Italian Tuna Salad Melts Rachael Ray   From Every Day with Rachael Ray April-May 2006 MAKES FOUR SAMMIES 1 garlic clove, chopped Salt Juice and zest from 1 lemon 2 tablespoons chopped fresh thyme 1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil (EVOO), eyeball it Two 6-ounce cans water-packed tuna, drained One 14-ounce can artichoke hearts in water, drained and chopped 1/2 red onion, finely chopped 2 celery ribs from the heart with leafy tops, chopped 2 cups arugula or baby spinach, chopped Freshly ground pepper 4 sandwich-size English muffins, plain or sourdough, split 1 large tomato, cut into 8 slices 8 slices of provolone cheese 1. Preheat the broiler to high and position a rack 5 to 6 inches from the heat source. On a cutting board, mash the garlic with the side of your knife, adding a little salt as you work and using the heel of your hand to apply pressure, until the garlic turns into a paste. Place the paste in a medium bowl and combine with the lemon juice and zest and the thyme. Whisk in the EVOO. Add the tuna and flake it with a fork, mixing it with the dressing. Add the artichokes along with the onion, celery and arugula. Toss the salad to combine and season with salt and lots of pepper. 2. Place the English muffins on a rimmed baking sheet and toast under the broiler. When golden, remove the baking sheet and top each half with a slice of tomato. Using an ice cream scoop, make a mound of the tuna and pile 1 mound on top of each of the 8 tomato slices. Top the tuna with a slice of provolone cheese and return the sammies to the oven to melt the cheese.

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