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.

Nutriscore Rating: 68/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:5 mins

Total Time:20 mins

Servings: 4

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

Directions

Step 1

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.

Step 2

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.

Step 3

Drain the canned tuna and flake it with a fork into a medium-sized bowl.

Step 4

Dice the cherry tomatoes and roughly chop the hard-boiled eggs. Add both to the bowl with the tuna.

Step 5

Stir in the green beans, halved olives, and chopped basil leaves.

Step 6

In a small bowl, whisk together the Dijon mustard, red wine vinegar, olive oil, salt, and black pepper to make the dressing.

Step 7

Pour the dressing over the tuna mixture and gently toss to coat all the ingredients evenly.

Step 8

Spoon the tuna Niçoise mixture onto the bottom halves of the baguette pieces. Top with the other halves to assemble the sandwiches.

Step 9

Serve immediately or wrap tightly in parchment paper for an on-the-go meal.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1046.8 grams (1046.8g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1974

Total Fat 92.60g	119%
Saturated Fat 16.90g	85%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.00g
Cholesterol 511mg	170%
Sodium 5090mg	221%
Total Carbohydrate 166.30g	60%
Dietary Fiber 14.30g	51%
Total Sugars 12.60g
Protein 112.20g	224%

Vitamin D 267IU	1334%
Calcium 263mg	20%
Iron 16mg	91%
Potassium 1830mg	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.

Source of Calories

Fat: 42.8%

Protein: 23.0%

Carbs: 34.2%