Tuna Niçoise Toasted Baguette

Ingredients

• 1/2 loaf, sliced diagonally Baguette
• 5 oz can, drained Canned tuna in olive oil
• 2 Hard-boiled eggs
• 6 Cherry tomatoes
• 1/4 cup pitted and halved Niçoise olives
• 2 tbsp Olive oil
• 1 tsp Dijon mustard(optional)
• 1 tbsp chopped Fresh parsley(optional)
• to taste Salt and black pepper

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Arrange baguette slices on a baking sheet and brush lightly with 1 tablespoon olive oil.

2. 2

   Toast the baguette slices in the oven for 4-5 minutes until golden and crisp.

3. 3

   Meanwhile, slice the hard-boiled eggs and halve the cherry tomatoes.

4. 4

   In a bowl, flake the tuna and mix with Dijon mustard, remaining olive oil, salt, and pepper.

5. 5

   Spread the tuna mixture over the toasted baguette slices, then top with tomato halves, egg slices, and olives.

6. 6

   Garnish with chopped parsley and an extra grind of black pepper. Serve immediately.