The Nicoise Press Recipe

Name: The Nicoise Press
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Tuna Salad; - canned tuna (packed in oil), undrained; 3/4 cup fresh lemon juice; 3/4 cup fresh basil, finely chopped; 3/4 cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped; 1/4 cup capers, chopped; 2 Tbsp. lemon zest; Tapenade; 2 Tbsp. extra virgin olive oil; 3 cups Kalamata olives, pitted; 4-1/2 tsp. capers; 3 each anchovy fillets; Sandwiches; 72 slices olive bread, sliced (1-1/2 oz./45 g each); 72 slices Casino Mozzarella Slices; 2 qt. baby arugula; 72 slices red onions, thinly sliced; 12 each large Roma tomatoes, each cut into 9 slices

Servings: persons

Tuna Salad
- canned tuna (packed in oil), undrained
3/4 cup fresh lemon juice
3/4 cup fresh basil, finely chopped
3/4 cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
1/4 cup capers, chopped
2 Tbsp. lemon zest
Tapenade
2 Tbsp. extra virgin olive oil
3 cups Kalamata olives, pitted
4-1/2 tsp. capers
3 each anchovy fillets
Sandwiches
72 slices olive bread, sliced (1-1/2 oz./45 g each)
72 slices Casino Mozzarella Slices
2 qt. baby arugula
72 slices red onions, thinly sliced
12 each large Roma tomatoes, each cut into 9 slices

1
Tuna Salad: Drain tuna, reserving 6 Tbsp.
2
[90 mL] of the oil (or 1 Tbsp.
3
[15 mL] of the oil for trial recipe).
4
Combine tuna, reserved oil and remaining ingredients.
5
Refrigerate until ready to use.
6
Tapenade: Pulse all ingredients in food processor until smooth; set aside.
7
Sandwiches: Spread each bread slice with 1-1/2 tsp.
8
(7 mL) Tapenade.
9
Cover each of 36 of the bread slices (or each of 6 of the bread slices for trial recipe) with 1 cheese slice, 1/3 cup (75 mL) arugula, 2 onion slices, 3 tomato slices, 1-3/4 oz.
10
(50 g) Tuna Salad and second cheese slice.
11
Top with remaining bread slices.
12
Cook in panini press until sandwich is golden brown and cheese is melted.

1882

kcal

Calories

100

Fat

Carbs

162

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* 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 18 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Tuna Salad, - canned tuna (packed in oil), undrained, 3/4 cup fresh lemon juice, 3/4 cup fresh basil, finely chopped, and more.

Yes, The Nicoise Press 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.

The Nicoise Press

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