Provencal Tuna Sandwich

Recipe for Provencal Tuna Sandwich


Recipe for Provencal Tuna Sandwich

When my husband and I acquired our farmhouse in Provence in 1984, our visits were generally limited to weekend getaways from Paris. For the train ride back to the city, a snack was essential, and pan bagnat, or “bathed bread,” the Provençal sandwich found at every bakery and market in the region, became our standby.



 

Recipe for Provencal Tuna Sandwich

Provencal Tuna Sandwich

Yield: 4
Prep Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes

Ingredients

  • 2 plum tomatoes, cored and thinly sliced crosswise
  • Kosher salt, to taste
  • 1 (5-oz.) can olive oil-packed tuna, drained
  • 4 scallions, thinly sliced
  • ½ small red bell pepper, stemmed, seeded, and thinly sliced into 2″ lengths
  • ⅓ cup extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 tbsp. Dijon mustard
  • 1 (7″) round rustic bread loaf, split (about 20 oz.)
  • 1 small bulb fennel, cored and thinly sliced crosswise
  • 1 small cucumber, thinly sliced crosswise
  • 2 hard-boiled eggs, thinly sliced crosswise
  • 8 oil-cured anchovies, drained
  • 10 salt-cured black olives, pitted and halved
  • Freshly ground black pepper, to taste


Instructions

  1. Sprinkle tomato slices liberally with salt and transfer to a colander; set aside to drain for 30 minutes. In a small bowl, break up tuna with a fork and stir in scallions and bell pepper; set aside. In another small bowl, whisk together oil and mustard; set dressing aside.
  2. Scoop the insides from the bread loaf and discard or reserve for another use. Place tomatoes evenly over bottom of bread and then top with fennel and cucumbers; spread tuna mixture over top, and then top with egg slices, anchovies, and olives. Pour dressing evenly over ingredients, and season with salt and pepper; cover with top of bread, pressing lightly to compact.
  3. Wrap sandwich tightly in plastic wrap and place on a baking sheet; top with another baking sheet and weight with a cast-iron skillet. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight. Slice into quarters to serve.
Nutrition Information
Yield 4 Serving Size 1 sandwich
Amount Per Serving Calories 703Total Fat 30gSaturated Fat 5gSodium 1314mgCarbohydrates 78gFiber 9gSugar 14gProtein 32g


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