Nicoise Tuna Sandwich (Pan Bagnat) Recipe

Name: Nicoise Tuna Sandwich (Pan Bagnat)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/4 of white onion, thinly sliced; 1/8 of a small red onion, thinly sliced; 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, plus additional for drizzling; 1 tablespoon red-wine vinegar, plus additional to taste; 1/4 teaspoon salt, plus additional to taste; black pepper to taste; 1 6-ounce can tuna packed in olive oil (see above) including olive oil; lemon juice to taste; 2 kaiser rolls, plain; lettuce leaves, combination of Boston, green-leaf, or other green leafy lettuce; 8 tomato slices; 6-8 hard-boiled eggs slices; 4 anchovy fillets, drained; Nicoise olives; scallions, chopped; radishes, sliced

Servings: persons

1/4 of white onion, thinly sliced
1/8 of a small red onion, thinly sliced
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, plus additional for drizzling
1 tablespoon red-wine vinegar, plus additional to taste
1/4 teaspoon salt, plus additional to taste
black pepper to taste
1 6-ounce can tuna packed in olive oil (see above) including olive oil
lemon juice to taste
2 kaiser rolls, plain
lettuce leaves, combination of Boston, green-leaf, or other green leafy lettuce
8 tomato slices
6-8 hard-boiled eggs slices
4 anchovy fillets, drained
Nicoise olives
scallions, chopped
radishes, sliced

1
Combine the red and white onion with 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil,1 tablespoon red-wine vinegar, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and several grinds of black pepper in a bowl.
2
Using your hands, mix and squeeze everything together for 5 minutes.
3
(Don't rush through this part; the onions need time to release their juices and mellow.)
4
Work in can of tuna in olive oil, including the oil.
5
Season with fresh lemon juice, red-wine vinegar, and salt, then add pepper to taste.
6
Cut kaiser rolls in half crosswise and spread each bottom half with lettuce leaves.
7
Use a couple of varietieswhatever looks goodfor the difference in texture.
8
On top of each lettuce layer, arrange 4 tomato slices (skip this step if you don't have goodreally goodtomatoes on hand).
9
Then add about half the tuna mixture and 3 to 4 slices of hard-boiled egg.
10
Crisscross each sandwich with 2 drained anchovy fillets and strew with Nicoise olives (pit them if desired), chopped scallion greens, and sliced radishes.
11
Then drizzle generously with more olive oil and top with the remaining kaiser halves, pressing gently but firmly.

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

You need 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/4 of white onion, thinly sliced, 1/8 of a small red onion, thinly sliced, 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, plus additional for drizzling, 1 tablespoon red-wine vinegar, plus additional to taste, and more.

Yes, Nicoise Tuna Sandwich (Pan Bagnat) falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Nicoise Tuna Sandwich (Pan Bagnat)

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