Tuna Sandwiches Provencal

By Tufgrlz

Adding a flavorful mayonnaise to this sandwich gives new appeal to traditional French fare.

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup mayonnaise
• 2 Tbs. drained bottled capers, rinsed and chopped
• 2 tsp. coarse-grain mustard
• 2 tsp. anchovy paste
• 1 tsp. tomato paste
• 1/2 tsp. black pepper
• 3 Tbs. white wine vinegar
• 2 (6 oz) cans light tuna in olive oil
• 4 Ciabatta or kaiser rolls, halved horizontally
• 1 head lettuce, any coarse outer leaves discarded
• 2 or 3 medium tomatoes, cut into 1/2" thick slices
• 3 large hard-boiled eggs, cut into 1/2" thick slices

Details

Servings 4

Preparation

Step 1

Whisk together mayonnaise, capers, mustard, anchovy paste, tomato paste, pepper, and 1 Tbs. vinegar in a bowl.

Drain oil from tuna into a bowl and whisk in remaining 2 Tbsl vinegar. Brush insides of all roll halves generously with mixture.

Add tuna to mayonnaise mixture and stir to combine.

Make sandwiches with lettuce, tomato, egg, and tuna mixture on a work surface. Weight sandwiches with a heavy cutting board, large plate, or platter for about 10 minutes.