Tuna Nicoise Sandwiches

Martha Stewart Living, 2005

Makes 4 servings

    1/2 white onion thin slice                                     
    1/2 red onion thin slice                                       
    1/4 cup + 4tsp evoo                                            
    2 tablespoons red wine vinegar                                 
    14 ounces tuna                                                 
    1 tablespoon lemon juice                                       
    4 ciabatta rolls, split horizontally                           
    2 heads bibb  lettuce                                          
    1/2 cup nicoise olives pitted                                  
    4 hard boiled egg peel, thin slice                             

PREP TIME: 20 MIN/TOTAL TlME: 20 MIN.

Because tuna is the star ingredient in this sandwich, it's worth buying oil-packed tuna in a jar, which has a higher quality and finer flavor than the canned variety.

Put onions, 1/4 cup oil, vinegar, and 1/4 teaspoon salt in a medium bowl; season with pepper. Toss to combine. Let stand 10 minutes.

Add tuna and its oil to onion mixture. Add lemon juice and 1/4 teaspoon salt; season with pepper. Gently toss to combine.

Cover bottom halves of rolls with lettuce. Top with olives, eggs, and tuna mixture, dividing evenly. Drizzle each with 1 tsp oil. Cover with top halves of rolls.

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