Food & Cooking Recipes Ingredients Seafood Recipes Tuna Nicoise Sandwich 3.4 (148) 5 Reviews By Martha Stewart Martha Stewart Martha Stewart is a bestselling author, entrepreneur, and lifestyle expert who has taught millions of people through generations the joy of entertaining, cooking, gardening, collecting, crafting, and home renovating via her eponymous magazine, Martha Stewart Living, Emmy-winning television shows, and 99 books (and counting). Based in Katonah, N.Y., where she helms her 156-acre Bedford Farm, Martha is America's first self-made female billionaire. Editorial Guidelines Updated on May 16, 2017 Rate PRINT Share Servings: 4 This sandwich, our take on the French pan bagnat, is perfect for outdoor eating. Its flavor improves when you make it ahead. Ingredients 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 2 tablespoons white-wine vinegar 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard Coarse salt and ground pepper 2 cans oil-packed tuna (6 ounces each), drained ¼ English cucumber, thinly sliced ½ small red onion, halved and thinly sliced One 8-inch round loaf country-style bread 3 tablespoons jarred olive tapenade 1 cup fresh basil leaves 2 large eggs, hard-cooked and sliced Directions In a medium bowl, whisk together oil, vinegar, and mustard; season with salt and pepper. Transfer 2 tablespoons dressing to another bowl; toss with tuna. To remaining dressing, add cucumber and onion; toss to combine. Cut bread in half horizontally; remove most of soft interior crumb. Spread tapenade on bottom half. Top with basil leaves, then egg slices; season with salt and pepper. Top with tuna, then cucumber mixture; close sandwich. Wrap sandwich tightly in plastic and place between two baking sheets. Weight with a heavy skillet. Let stand 1 hour (or refrigerate, up to overnight). To serve, cut into quarters. Originally appeared: Everyday Food, July/August 2009 Rate It PRINT