Nicoise Sandwich

Name: Nicoise Sandwich
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 (8 to 10-ounce) tuna steak; 1/4 pound new potatoes, blanched and sliced into 1/8-inch thick; 1/4 pound haricots verts, blanched; 3 Roma tomatoes, seeded and chopped; 2 hard boiled eggs, sliced 1/8-inch thick; 1/2 cup black olives, halved; 4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil; 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar; 1 teaspoon minced garlic; Salt and pepper; 1 head Boston Bib lettuce; 6 individual small loaves of French bread

13 ingredients

13 steps

Ingredients

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 (8 to 10-ounce) tuna steak
1/4 pound new potatoes, blanched and sliced into 1/8-inch thick
1/4 pound haricots verts, blanched
3 Roma tomatoes, seeded and chopped
2 hard boiled eggs, sliced 1/8-inch thick
1/2 cup black olives, halved
4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
1 teaspoon minced garlic
Salt and pepper
1 head Boston Bib lettuce
6 individual small loaves of French bread

Directions

1

In a saute pan, heat the olive oil.
2

Season the tuna with salt and pepper.
3

Add the tuna fillet to the pan and sear for 2 to 3 minutes on each side for medium-rare.
4

Remove the tuna and flake the tuna into a mixing bowl.
5

Add the potatoes, green bean, tomatoes, eggs, and black olives.
6

Add the extra virgin olive oil, vinegar and garlic to the bowl and toss well.
7

Season the salad with salt and pepper.
8

Using a sharp knife, slice the head of lettuce in half.
9

Shred the lettuce.
10

Place the lettuce in a mixing bowl and season with olive oil, salt and pepper.
11

Using a small sharp knife, cut out a small pocket in each bread loaf.
12

Fill each bread loaf with the salad.
13

Wrap the sandwich in foil and serve.