Name: Tuna Niçoise Sandwich
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 20 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 3 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil -; 2 tbsp. white-wine vinegar -; 1 tbsp. Dijon mustard -; Coarse salt -; Ground pepper -; 2 can oil-packed tuna -; 1/4 English cucumber -; 1/2 small red onion -; 1 country style round bread loaf -; 3 tbsp. jarred olive tapenade -; 1 c. fresh basil leaves -; 2 hard-cooked eggs -

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Ingredients for - Tuna Niçoise Sandwich

1. 3 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil -

2. 2 tbsp. white-wine vinegar -

3. 1 tbsp. Dijon mustard -

4. Coarse salt -

5. Ground pepper -

6. 2 can oil-packed tuna -

7. 1/4 English cucumber -

8. 1/2 small red onion -

9. 1 country style round bread loaf -

10. 3 tbsp. jarred olive tapenade -

11. 1 c. fresh basil leaves -

12. 2 hard-cooked eggs -

How to cook deliciously - Tuna Niçoise Sandwich

1. Stage

In a medium bowl, whisk together olive oil, white-wine vinegar, and Dijon mustard; season with coarse salt and ground pepper. Transfer 2 tablespoons dressing to another bowl; toss with tuna. To remaining dressing, add cucumber and red onion; toss to combine.

2. Stage

Cut an country-style round bread loaf in half horizontally; remove most of soft interior bread. Spread olive tapenade on bottom half. Top with basil leaves, then hard-cooked eggs; season with salt and pepper. Top with tuna, then cucumber mixture, and close sandwich.

3. Stage

Wrap sandwich tightly in plastic and place between two baking sheets. Weight with a heavy skillet. Let stand 1 hour (or refrigerate, up to overnight). To serve, cut into quarters. Looking for more healthy recipes? Check out our collections of low-fat recipes, healthy recipes for the whole day, and vegan recipes.