Tuna Nicoise Crostini Recipe

Name: Tuna Nicoise Crostini
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/4 cup pimento stuffed olive; 1/4 cup green olives, pitted; 4 hard-boiled eggs; 5 tablespoons mayonnaise; 1 (3 ounce) can solid white tuna, in vegetable oil, drained and broken into small pieces; 2 tablespoons capers, drained and chopped; 1 tablespoon chopped fresh tarragon leaves; chopped fresh tarragon leaves, garnish; salt, to taste; freshly ground coarse black pepper, to taste; 1/2 French baguettes or 1/2 Italian bread, cut into 1/2-inch slices; 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil

Servings: persons

1/4 cup pimento stuffed olive
1/4 cup green olives, pitted
4 hard-boiled eggs
5 tablespoons mayonnaise
1 (3 ounce) can solid white tuna, in vegetable oil, drained and broken into small pieces
2 tablespoons capers, drained and chopped
1 tablespoon chopped fresh tarragon leaves
chopped fresh tarragon leaves, garnish
salt, to taste
freshly ground coarse black pepper, to taste
1/2 French baguettes or 1/2 Italian bread, cut into 1/2-inch slices
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil

1
Preheat oven to 350u00b0F.
2
Make Crostini:
3
Set the baguette slices on baking sheet and lightly brush with olive oil.
4
Bake until golden brown, turning once about 4 minutes.
5
Finely chop half the green olives, set aside.
6
Thinly slice the remaining green olives and pimento-stuffed olives, set aside.
7
Remove yolks from eggs, set aside.
8
Place whites in a bowl.
9
Using a fork, mash egg whites until 1/4-inch pieces are formed.
10
Add mayonnaise, tuna, reserved chopped olives & pimento-stuffed olive slices, capers, and chopped tarragon, stir to combine.(If needed - add more mayonnaise).
11
Season with salt and pepper.
12
Place 1 tablespoon mixture onto each crostini.
13
Place reserved yolks in a sieve. With a spoon, press yolks through sieve into a bowl.
14
Top each crostini with yolk, garnish with tarragon and reserved olives.
15
Serve.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/4 cup pimento stuffed olive, 1/4 cup green olives, pitted, 4 hard-boiled eggs, 5 tablespoons mayonnaise, and more.

Yes, Tuna Nicoise Crostini falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Tuna Nicoise Crostini

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