Good Eats Pan Bagnat

Delight your taste buds with this classic and flavor-packed Good Eats Pan Bagnat, a vibrant French tuna sandwich that captivates with every bite. Built on a crusty baguette, it’s generously brushed with a zesty homemade vinaigrette made from olive oil, red wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, and garlic, ensuring every layer bursts with Mediterranean flair. Featuring layers of rich tuna, creamy hard-boiled eggs, ripe tomatoes, crisp cucumbers, briny olives, and fresh basil, this no-cook recipe is the ultimate in effortless gourmet dining. Perfectly pressed and refrigerated to let the vibrant flavors meld, this make-ahead dish is ideal for picnics, lunches, or al fresco dinners. Serve it sliced and chilled for a beautiful sandwich that’s as visually stunning as it is delicious.

Nutriscore Rating: 73/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:20 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 loaf Crusty baguette (preferably whole wheat or sourdough)
• 3 tablespoons Olive oil
• 1.5 tablespoons Red wine vinegar
• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• 1 clove Garlic clove, minced
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Freshly ground black pepper
• 5 ounces Canned tuna packed in olive oil, drained
• 2 eggs Hard-boiled eggs, sliced
• 1 large Tomato, thinly sliced
• 0.5 large Cucumber, thinly sliced
• 0.25 cup Red onion, thinly sliced
• 0.25 cup Niçoise or Kalamata olives, pitted and chopped
• 10 leaves Fresh basil leaves
• 1 cup Arugula or mixed greens

Directions

Step 1

Slice the baguette horizontally in half and scoop out some of the soft interior from both halves to create space for the filling.

Step 2

In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, red wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, minced garlic, salt, and pepper to create the vinaigrette.

Step 3

Brush the cut sides of the baguette generously with the vinaigrette, ensuring it soaks into the bread for added flavor.

Step 4

Layer the bottom half of the baguette with the drained tuna, breaking it into chunks as you go.

Step 5

Arrange the sliced hard-boiled eggs over the tuna, followed by the sliced tomato, cucumber, red onion, and chopped olives.

Step 6

Evenly distribute the fresh basil leaves and arugula or mixed greens over the vegetables.

Step 7

Place the top half of the baguette over the filling. Gently press down to help the sandwich hold together.

Step 8

Wrap the entire sandwich tightly in plastic wrap or parchment paper, and refrigerate for at least 2 hours (or overnight) to allow the flavors to meld.

Step 9

Before serving, unwrap the sandwich and slice it into portions. Serve chilled or at room temperature.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1098 grams (1098.0g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1638

Total Fat 77.70g	100%
Saturated Fat 14.20g	71%
Polyunsaturated Fat 4.00g
Cholesterol 430mg	143%
Sodium 3668mg	159%
Total Carbohydrate 153.50g	56%
Dietary Fiber 17.00g	61%
Total Sugars 15.80g
Protein 81.90g	164%

Vitamin D 171IU	857%
Calcium 278mg	21%
Iron 13mg	71%
Potassium 1759mg	37%

*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.

Source of Calories

Fat: 42.6%

Protein: 20.0%

Carbs: 37.4%