Description
Niçoise Toast is a vibrant dish inspired by the classic French Niçoise salad, served on a crispy slice of toasted bread. Featuring tuna, olives, tomatoes, hard-boiled eggs, and a zesty dressing, this dish is quick, easy, and perfect for a light meal or appetizer.
Ingredients
- 2 slices of rustic or sourdough bread, toasted
1 can (5 oz) tuna in olive oil, drained
2 hard-boiled eggs, sliced
1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
1/4 cup Kalamata olives, pitted and sliced
1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced
1/4 cup mixed greens (arugula, spinach, or lettuce)
1 tablespoon capers (optional, for extra briny flavor)
Instructions
Toast your slices of rustic or sourdough bread until golden and crispy. You can toast them in a toaster, grill, or on a stovetop pan.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, red wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, honey (or maple syrup), dried oregano (if using), salt, and pepper. Taste and adjust the seasoning as needed.
- Once the bread is toasted, drizzle a little of the dressing over the top of each slice. Then, layer the ingredients: start with the tuna, followed by the hard-boiled egg slices, cherry tomatoes, olives, red onion, and capers (if using). Top with a handful of fresh greens.
- Drizzle the remaining dressing over the top and garnish with additional herbs or a sprinkle of sea salt, if desired. Serve immediately.
Notes
- For a vegan version, substitute the tuna with roasted vegetables or marinated tofu.
- Use any type of bread you prefer, such as baguette, ciabatta, or whole wheat bread.
- Add anchovies for a more traditional Niçoise flavor.
- For extra crunch, sprinkle roasted bell peppers, cucumber, or avocado on top of the toast.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: undefined
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Toast
- Cuisine: French Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice of toast
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 180mg
