Tuna Nicoise

My very fortunate daughter is visiting Paris for a third time and it brought back memories when we last visited there. We were in the beautiful city of Nice when I first tasted this sandwich. This is a classic sandwich which is commonly found on street carts in France.

For the Olive Vinaigrette:
1/2 cup pitted Nicoise Olives
2 anchovy fillets
3 Tablespoons red wine vinegar
2 Tablespoons water
1 Tablespoon Dijon mustard
1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil
2 Tablespoon fresh flat-leaf parsley
salt and pepper to taste

For the Sandwich:
1/2 cucumber, thinly sliced
2 plum tomatoes, thinly sliced
2 hard boiled eggs, thinly sliced
1/2 red onion, thinly sliced
1 can albacore tuna fish

In a food processor, combine the olives, anchovies, vinegar, water, mustard and blend until smooth. Slowly add the oil and blend until emulsified. Add the parsley and pulse a few times to incorporate it. Add salt and pepper to taste.

Assembly the sandwich and top with the vinaigrette.

MY TIP: This sandwich tastes even better after it sits for a while and the flavors have a chance to mingle.