BLT Tuna Cake Sliders with Caper Lemon Dill Mayo

This is my final entry for the Tonnino Tuna Blogger Recipe Challenge and it might be my favorite one! BLTs are a classic for a reason - those flavors are just irresistible together. I took that epic pairing and sauced it with a delish Caper Lemon and Dill Mayo. The fresh dill and bright lemon zest compliment the Tuna Cakes perfectly. Tonnino Tuna Filets in Olive Oil are bound with a little bit of fresh breadcrumbs, cajun seasoning and mashed cannelini beans which creates the perfect slider patties. These BLT Tuna Cake Sliders with Caper Lemon Dill Mayo are as cute as they are delicious.

BLT Tuna Cake Sliders with Caper Lemon Dill Mayo 
½ cup mayo
1 Tablespoon chopped capers
1 Tablespoon chopped fresh dill
1 Tablespoon lemon juice
1 teaspoon lemon zest
2 teaspoons Dijon mustard

1 (15 ounce) can cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
2 eggs, lightly beaten
1 jar (6.7 oz) Tonnino Tuna Filets in Olive Oil, drained
1 ½ cups fresh breadcrumbs
2 Tablespoons minced shallot
2 Tablespoons minced parsley
1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning
½ teaspoon mustard powder

8 slider buns, toasted
8 lettuce leaves
16 cooked bacon slices
8 slices tomato

In a small bowl whisk together the mayo, capers, dill, lemon juice, zest and Dijon mustard. Set in the fridge to chill.

In a large mixing bowl, mash the cannellini beans with a potato masher until smooth. Gently stir in the eggs, Tonnino Tuna Filets in Olive Oil, breadcrumbs, shallot, parsley, Cajun seasoning and mustard powder. Using a ¼ cup scoop divide the mixture into 8 equal portions on a large sheet of wax paper. Form into evenly shaped patties. Brush a large cast iron skillet or griddle pan with the oil and set over medium high heat. When the pan is hot, add the patties and cook for 5 minutes. Flip the patties over and continue to cook for another 3 minutes.

To assemble the sliders, spread the prepared sauce on both sides of each toasted slider bun. Place one piece of lettuce, 2 slices of bacon and a tuna cake on each bun bottom. Top with tomato slices and the bun tops and serve immediately.

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