Pan Bagnat

This Pan Bagnat takes us back to the French coast along the Mediterranean Sea.  So fresh and just teaming with incredible flavor.  This is one of those dishes that just gets better over some time.  Make it the night before, and you’ll be in awe of the sandwiches or salad you make the next day. 140% Loon Approved!

Pan Bagnat

Course: Sandwich

Cuisine: French

Keyword: Pan Bagnat

Prep Time: 45 minutes

Cook Time: 8 minutes

Total Time: 53 minutes

Servings: 8 people

Author: Kris Longwell, adapted from Julia Child

This Pan Bagnat is literally exploding with flavor. And just gets better with time. Be sure to use the best ingredients you can find, and you will not be disappointed.

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Ingredients

FOR THE VINAIGRETTE

• 6 tbsp red wine vinegar
• 2 tbsp fresh basil chopped
• 1/4 cup flat-leaf parsley chopped
• 4 anchovy fillets roughly chopped
• 1 jalapeno roasted, peeled, seeded, and finely chopped
• 1 cup extra-virgin olive oil

FOR THE SALAD/SANDWICH

• 8 ciabatta rolls or 2 baguettes
• 1 lb olive oil-packed tuna flaked
• 1 cup tomatoes chopped
• 1/2 cup Roasted Pepper Topping
• 1/2 cup pitted Kalamata olives roughly chopped
• 1 large cucumber peeled, seeded and roughly chopped
• 1/2 cup red onion finely chopped
• 2 hard-boiled eggs chopped
• 2 tbsp capers rinsed

Instructions

MAKE THE VINAIGRETTE

1. Combine the vinegar, basil, parsley, anchovies, and jalapeno in a blender and puree until smooth.
2. With the motor running, slowly pour in the oil.
3. (The vinaigrette can be made up to 2 days in advance. Shake well to recombine before using)

MAKE THE SALAD/SANDWICHES:

1. Cut the rolls in half lengthwise and scoop out the insides.
2. Crumble the bread that you've pulled out of the rolls into a large bowl and add the tuna, tomatoes, roasted peppers, olives, cucumber, onion, eggs, capers and garlic.
3. Add enough vinaigrette to moisten and bind the filling. (leave enough to brush the inside of the rolls with)
4. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
5. Brush the inside of the rolls with some of the remaining vinaigrette.
6. Fill the roll with about 1/2 cup of the tuna mixture and firmly press the sandwich closed.
7. Wrap each sandwich tightly with paper (or foil) and let rest at room temperature for a least 1 hour before serving.
8. (You can keep the assembled sandwiches in the refrigerator for up to 8 hours).