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Tree toasts with tomato and tuna salad on a round plate

Tunacado-Inspired Crostini

Creamy tuna salad, ripe avocado, and juicy tomato layered on crisp toasted baguette slices with a slather of herby pesto. A fun, fresh twist on the viral Tunacado sandwich.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 6 crostinis
Course: Appetizer, lunch, Snack
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 6 slices of baguette
  • 1 5 oz can solid tuna in water, drained
  • 2 tbsp grated Parmesan
  • 1 tbsp chopped chives
  • 3 tbsp mayonnaise
  • Salt & pepper to taste
  • 3 tbsp pesto
  • 1 medium avocado sliced
  • 1 medium ripe tomato sliced
  • Dried basil or oregano for garnish

Method
 

  1. In a small bowl, mix tuna, Parmesan, chives, and mayonnaise. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  2. Toast baguette slices until golden and crisp.
  3. Spread each toast with pesto, then layer with avocado slices, tuna salad, and a slice of tomato.
  4. Sprinkle with dried herbs and serve immediately.

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