“Bathed bread" is a traditional French sandwich that is at its best when the oil from the ingredients has a chance to soak into the bread overnight. But if you're short on time, keep a tub of the salad in the fridge for a few days and scoop onto toasted bread for a quicker meal. This is a recipe of convenience: if the odds and ends of tasty olives and veggies in your freezer looks a little different, don't be afraid to play around with things like capers, roasted red peppers or sun-dried tomato to get a flavor you love.
1/2 whole wheat baguette, halved
1 clove garlic, minced
6 basil leaves, chiffonade
1 (6 oz.) can Guiding Stars-earning tuna, drained
1/2 cup kalamata olives, sliced
1/2 cup red bell pepper,sliced thin
1/2 small red onion, chopped
1/4 cup parsley, chopped
1/2 cup frozen artichoke hearts, thawed and chopped
1/4 cup French green beans, blanched and chopped
3 Tbsp. lemon juice
6 Tbsp. olive oil