Nicoise Sandwich Recipe

Name: Nicoise Sandwich
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 large red bell peppers; 1 loaf Italian bread or 1 loaf French bread, 8 inch round (about 1 lb); ⅓ cup extra virgin olive oil; 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar; 1 teaspoon dried basil, crumbled; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 6 anchovy fillets; 4 hard-boiled eggs, sliced thin; 2 medium tomatoes, sliced; 1 (6 1/2 ounce) canbest-quality tuna packed in oil, drained and broken up into chunks (Italian); 10 kalamata olives, halved and pitted; ¼ cup minced fresh parsley; fresh ground pepper

Servings: persons

2 large red bell peppers
1 loaf Italian bread or 1 loaf French bread, 8 inch round (about 1 lb)
⅓ cup extra virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1 teaspoon dried basil, crumbled
2 cloves garlic, minced
6 anchovy fillets
4 hard-boiled eggs, sliced thin
2 medium tomatoes, sliced
1 (6 1/2 ounce) canbest-quality tuna packed in oil, drained and broken up into chunks (Italian)
10 kalamata olives, halved and pitted
¼ cup minced fresh parsley
fresh ground pepper

1
Char bell peppers over gas flame or in broiler until blackened on all sides.
2
Wrap in paper or plastic bag and let stand 10 minutes to steam and soften.
3
Peel and seed.
4
Cut bread in half horizontally.
5
Remove centers of each half, leaving a 1 inch thick bread shell all around.
6
Combine oil, vinegar, basil and garlic in a small bowl.
7
Brush inside of bread shell with this mixture.
8
Layer anchovies, bell pepper, eggs, tomatoes, tuna, olives and parsley on bottom half.
9
Season generously with pepper.
10
Cover with top half of bread and press gently.
11
Wrap tightly in foil.
12
Cover with a tray or cutting board and place 3, 5 lb weights (various large cans) and refrigerate atleast 30 minutes.
13
(can be prepared up to 6 hours ahead this is great picnic fare).
14
Cut into 6 wedges.
15
Pierce each with a long toothpick and serve.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 large red bell peppers, 1 loaf Italian bread or 1 loaf French bread, 8 inch round (about 1 lb), ⅓ cup extra virgin olive oil, 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar, and more.

Yes, Nicoise Sandwich falls under the Salads category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

Nicoise Sandwich

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