Nicoise Tuna Sandwich: Pan Bagnat

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   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.

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   Using your hands, mix and squeeze everything together for 5 minutes.

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   (Don't rush through this part; the onions need time to release their juices and mellow.)

4. 4

   Work in the cans of tuna in olive oil, including the oil.

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   Season with lemon juice, additional red wine vinegar and salt.

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   Add pepper, to taste.

7. 7

   Cut Kaiser rolls in half crosswise and layer each bottom half with lettuce leaves.

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   Use a couple of varieties (whatever looks good) for the difference in texture.

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   On top of each lettuce layer, arrange 4 tomato slices (skip this step if you don't have really tomatoes on hand).

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    Then add about half the tuna mixture and 3 to 4 slices of hard-boiled egg.

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    Crisscross each sandwich with 2 drained anchovy fillets and strew with Nicoise olives (pit them if desired), chopped scallions, and sliced radishes.

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    Then drizzle generously with more olive oil and top with the remaining Kaiser halves, pressing gently but firmly.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.