Tuna nicoise sandwich

4 servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
2cansItalian tuna packed in olive oil (6 1/2 ounce size each)
Olive oil
2teaspoonsFresh oregano leaves
¼teaspoonSalt
¼teaspoonPepper
3tablespoonsRed-wine vinegar
1Clove garlic
1teaspoonDijon mustard
1Red pepper; roasted, peeled, cored, seeded, and juliennd
1Yellow pepper; treated same as red
1Pickled jalapeno; seeded minced
¼cupDiced red onion
2tablespoonsChopped pitted olives Calamata
2tablespoonsCapers
12ouncesLoaf italian bread; halved
1bunchWatercress; trimmed
558xesCalories
34xesG protein
50xesG carbohydrate
25xesG fat
16xesMg cholesterol
1044xesMg sodium

Directions

VINAIGRETTE DRESSING

OTHER INGREDIENTS

NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION/SERV

1. Make dressing: Drain oil from tuna into glass measure; add oil to make ⅓ cup. Reserve tuna for sandwich. Place oil in blender with remaining ingredients; blend.

2. In bowl, mix vegetables, olives, and capers. Remove some soft inside from bread; discard (or freeze for stuffing?). Brush inside loaf with some dressing; add remainder to pepper mixture. Mix in tuna gently, leaving chucks.

3. Grill bread, oiled side down, until toasted. Pile tuna mixture onto toasted sides. Top with watercress; close.

From: McCall's July 1993

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