Description
Niçoise toast transforms the classic French Niçoise salad into an easy open-faced meal topped with tuna, hard-boiled eggs, cherry tomatoes, green beans, olives, and a tangy Dijon dressing. This light and flavorful dish is perfect for breakfast, lunch, or a casual brunch.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 4 slices sourdough bread
- 1 can tuna, drained (about 5 oz)
- 2 hard-boiled eggs, sliced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 cup cooked green beans
- 1/4 cup Kalamata or Niçoise olives, pitted
- 1/4 red onion, thinly sliced
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
Dressing
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp lemon juice, freshly squeezed
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- 1 tsp red wine vinegar
- 1/2 tsp honey
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Toast the bread: Toast the sourdough slices in a toaster or skillet until they are golden brown and crisp on the outside, providing a sturdy base for the toppings.
- Prepare the dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, red wine vinegar, honey, salt, and black pepper until the mixture is emulsified and smooth.
- Mix the vegetables: In a medium bowl, combine the halved cherry tomatoes, cooked green beans, Kalamata olives, and thinly sliced red onion. Toss the vegetable mixture with half of the prepared dressing to coat evenly.
- Assemble the toast: Spread the drained tuna evenly over each toasted slice. Then, layer the dressed vegetable mixture on top of the tuna.
- Add egg and final touches: Arrange the sliced hard-boiled eggs over the vegetables. Drizzle the remaining dressing over the assembled toasts for a tangy finish.
- Garnish and serve: Sprinkle fresh chopped parsley over each toast and serve immediately while the toast remains crisp and the flavors fresh.
Notes
- Use high-quality olive-oil-packed tuna for enhanced flavor and texture.
- For a more traditional Niçoise flavor, add anchovy fillets on top before serving.
- Prepare the individual components ahead of time (hard-boiled eggs, cooked green beans, dressing), but assemble the toast just before serving to keep the bread crisp.
- This recipe can be customized with additional vegetables like radishes or capers based on personal preference.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Lunch, Brunch
- Method: Toasting
- Cuisine: French
