Tuna and Crescenza Toasts

Here’s a simple recipe for tuna and crescenza toasts that can be a great snack or a light dish for a quick meal.

Ingredients

• 4 slices of bread for toast
• 160 grams of tuna in oil, well drained
• 100 grams of crescenza (or stracchino, as an alternative)
• A few lettuce leaves
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Extra virgin olive oil (optional)

Preparation

1. Start by toasting the bread in a toaster or in a non-stick pan until it becomes golden and crispy.
2. Meanwhile, in a bowl, combine the drained tuna and the crescenza. Mix well until you get a homogeneous mixture. If necessary, adjust with salt and pepper.
3. Wash and dry the lettuce leaves.
4. Once the bread is toasted, let it cool slightly.
5. Spread the tuna and crescenza mixture on the crispy bread slices.
6. Add one or two lettuce leaves on top of the tuna mixture to give crunchiness and freshness.
7. If desired, you can add a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil for an extra touch of flavor.
8. Serve immediately to enjoy the toasts at their best crispiness.

Trivia

The crescenza, also called stracchino in some Italian regions, is a fresh and soft cheese that melts easily with heat. With a delicate flavor, it pairs very well with the stronger taste of tuna. This recipe is very versatile and can be customized with the addition of other ingredients like capers, olives or sun-dried tomatoes for a tasty touch.