Modern Panini: Tuna Niçoise

Name: Modern Panini: Tuna Niçoise
Yield: Serves 2
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: mayonnaise 3 tbsp; chopped fresh basil 1 tbsp; capers 2 tsp; fresh lemon juice 2 tsp; baby arugula leaves ½ cup (½ oz/15 g); ripe but firm tomato 4 thin slices; red onion 4 thin slices; olive oil–packed tuna 6-oz (185-g) can, drained, with 1 tbsp oil reserved; French rolls 2, split; chopped Niçoise olives 2 tbsp; minced fennel bulb 3 tbsp; olive oil–packed tuna 6-oz (185-g) can, drained, with 1 tbsp oil reserved; olive oil–packed tuna 6-oz (185-g) can, drained, with 1 tbsp oil reserved

Preparation info

Serves
2

Difficulty
Easy

Appears in

Perfect Panini

By Jodi Liano

Published 2013

About

This might just be the ultimate tuna sandwich. Inspired by the classic salad, Mediterranean ingredients infuse this panino with tasty texture. It's even better if assembled an hour ahead.

Ingredients

French rolls 2, split

Europe
Italy
Sandwich
Fish course
Pescatarian
Mediterranean
Street Food

Method

In a bowl, toss together the tuna, fennel, olives, and capers. Add the lemon juice, mayonnaise, and basil and stir to blend. Season with salt and pepper.
On the bottom half of each roll, spread half of the tuna mixture, then layer each with half of the tomato, onion, and arugula. Cover with the top halves of the rolls. Wrap the panini tightly in aluminum foil a