Salade Nicoise Sandwiches Recipe

Name: Salade Nicoise Sandwiches
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 12 1/2-ounce can tuna packed in water, well drained; 1 6 1/8-ounce can tuna packed in water, well drained; 3 tablespoons drained capers; 1/4 cup mayonnaise; 1 1/2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice; 2 1-pound soft French or Italian bread loaves; 6 tablespoons (about) olive paste (olivada) or olive spread*; 2 1/2-ounce packages fresh arugula or watercress; 2 tomatoes, sliced; 1 red onion, thinly sliced; *Available at Italian markets and specialty foods stores. If unavailable, puree 1/2 cup pitted, black, brine-covered olives (such as Kalamata) in processor or blender.

Servings: persons

1 12 1/2-ounce can tuna packed in water, well drained
1 6 1/8-ounce can tuna packed in water, well drained
3 tablespoons drained capers
1/4 cup mayonnaise
1 1/2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
2 1-pound soft French or Italian bread loaves
6 tablespoons (about) olive paste (olivada) or olive spread*
2 1/2-ounce packages fresh arugula or watercress
2 tomatoes, sliced
1 red onion, thinly sliced
*Available at Italian markets and specialty foods stores. If unavailable, puree 1/2 cup pitted, black, brine-covered olives (such as Kalamata) in processor or blender.

1
Combine all tuna, capers, mayonnaise and fresh lemon juice in medium bowl.
2
Season with pepper.
3
Cut each bread loaf crosswise into 3 pieces, then halve each piece lengthwise.
4
Pull out centers of bread pieces, leaving 1/2-inch-thick crusts.
5
Spread olive paste on inside of each bread piece.
6
Cover olive paste with generous amount of arugula.
7
Spread 1/2 cup tuna mixture onto each bottom piece of bread.
8
Top with sliced tomato and sliced onion, then with top pieces of bread.
9
(Can be prepared 6 hours ahead.)

181

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 12 1/2-ounce can tuna packed in water, well drained, 1 6 1/8-ounce can tuna packed in water, well drained, 3 tablespoons drained capers, 1/4 cup mayonnaise, and more.

Yes, Salade Nicoise Sandwiches 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.

Salade Nicoise Sandwiches

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