SALADE NIçOISE SANDWICHES

Salade Niçoise Sandwiches image

Yield Serves 6

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 12 1/2-ounce can tuna packed in water, well drained
1 6 1/8-ounce can tuna packed in water, well drained
3 tablespoons drained capers
1/4 cup mayonnaise
1 1/2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
2 1-pound soft French or Italian bread loaves
6 tablespoons (about) olive paste (olivada) or olive spread*
2 1/2-ounce packages fresh arugula or watercress
2 tomatoes, sliced
1 red onion, thinly sliced
*Available at Italian markets and specialty foods stores. If unavailable, puree 1/2 cup pitted, black, brine-covered olives (such as Kalamata) in processor or blender.

Steps:

Combine all tuna, capers, mayonnaise and fresh lemon juice in medium bowl. Season with pepper. Cut each bread loaf crosswise into 3 pieces, then halve each piece lengthwise. Pull out centers of bread pieces, leaving 1/2-inch-thick crusts. Spread olive paste on inside of each bread piece. Cover olive paste with generous amount of arugula. Spread 1/2 cup tuna mixture onto each bottom piece of bread. Top with sliced tomato and sliced onion, then with top pieces of bread. (Can be prepared 6 hours ahead.)