Salade Nicoise Sandwich

Salad Niçoise Sandwich

1 lb green beans, trimmed
1 tsp red wine vinegar
2 tbsp plus 2 tsp EVOO
2 6 oz cans tuna, drained
1 c grape or cherry tomatoes, halved
½ c kalamata (or other) olives
¼ red onion thinly sliced
¼ tsp black pepper
Salt
1 baguette

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the green beans and cook until bright green and tender, 2-5 minutes. Drain and transfer to a bowl of ice water. Drain again and return to bowl. Meanwhile add vinegar and 2 tbsp of the oil and salt. Drizzle this mixture over the beans and toss. In a separate bowl, combine the tuna, tomatoes, olives, onion, pepper, and remaining oil. Halve the baguette lengthwise, and then cut it crosswise into 4 portions. Toast the baguette if desired. Spoon some of the tuna mixture into the bottom of each baguette portion. Sandwich the top half and press gently but firmly. Serve with green beans.

I ate this sandwich with a cup of tomato and roasted red pepper soup from Trader Joes and it was yum-o! My mom is an expert on French food, and really enjoyed the authenticity of this dish.