Tuna Sandwiches Nicoise Style
Elevate your lunch game with these irresistible Tuna Sandwiches Niçoise Style, a Mediterranean-inspired twist on the classic tuna sandwich. Packed with tender chunks of tuna, crisp green beans, juicy cherry tomatoes, briny Kalamata olives, and creamy hard-boiled eggs, this recipe takes the bold, vibrant flavors of a traditional Niçoise salad and transforms them into a hearty handheld meal. Tossed in a tangy Dijon mustard and red wine vinegar dressing, the filling is layered inside a crusty French baguette scooped out for maximum flavor-packed bite. Perfect for picnics, meal prep, or a quick yet sophisticated meal, these sandwiches offer a delightful combination of textures and tastes. Ready in just 20 minutes, they’re a flavorful and convenient way to enjoy the fresh and wholesome essence of the French Riviera.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cans (5 oz each) Canned tuna (packed in olive oil)
- 1 loaf French baguette
- 1 cup Cherry tomatoes
- 1 cup Green beans
- 0.333 cup Kalamata olives (pitted and halved)
- 2 large Hard-boiled eggs
- 2 tablespoons Fresh basil leaves
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon Red wine vinegar
- 2 tablespoons Extra virgin olive oil
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
Instructions
Bring a small pot of water to boil and blanch the green beans for 2-3 minutes until tender-crisp. Drain and transfer them to an ice water bath to stop cooking. Pat dry and cut into 1-inch pieces.
Slice the baguette lengthwise and cut into 4 equal sandwich portions. Scoop out some of the bread from inside the halves to make room for the fillings.
Drain the canned tuna and flake it with a fork into a medium-sized bowl.
Dice the cherry tomatoes and roughly chop the hard-boiled eggs. Add both to the bowl with the tuna.
Stir in the green beans, halved olives, and chopped basil leaves.
In a small bowl, whisk together the Dijon mustard, red wine vinegar, olive oil, salt, and black pepper to make the dressing.
Pour the dressing over the tuna mixture and gently toss to coat all the ingredients evenly.
Spoon the tuna Niçoise mixture onto the bottom halves of the baguette pieces. Top with the other halves to assemble the sandwiches.
Serve immediately or wrap tightly in parchment paper for an on-the-go meal.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1974 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 92.6 g | 119% | |
| Saturated Fat | 16.9 g | 84% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 511 mg | 170% | |
| Sodium | 5090 mg | 221% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 166.3 g | 60% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 14.3 g | 51% | |
| Total Sugars | 12.6 g | ||
| Protein | 112.2 g | 224% | |
| Vitamin D | 6.7 mcg | 33% | |
| Calcium | 262 mg | 20% | |
| Iron | 16.3 mg | 91% | |
| Potassium | 1830 mg | 39% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
