Simple Nicoise Toast Recipe

Step 1

To make the hard-boiled eggs, place the eggs in a pan and cover with water. Heat over high heat.

Step 2

When the water comes to a rapid boil cover the pan with a lid and remove from heat. After 8 minutes place the eggs in an ice bath.

Step 3

Peel the eggs and slice into quarters.

Step 4

To make the simple aioli combine the mayonnaise, lemon juice, and garlic in a small bowl. Stir to combine.

Step 5

In a separate bowl, stir together the tomatoes, shallot, and red wine vinegar. Season with salt and pepper.

Step 6

Drizzle the bread slices evenly with olive oil and heat a grill pan over medium-high heat.

Step 7

Place the bread oil side down in the pan and grill until toasted with grill marks, about 3 minutes. Flip and toast the underside one minute more.

Step 8

Drain excess oil from the tuna and assemble the toasts by spreading the aioli first and topping each slice evenly with the tomato and shallot mixture, tuna, eggs, and olives. Top with a garnish of fresh dill.