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Tuna and Crescenza Toast

17/11/2023

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

Ingredients

  • 4 slices of toast bread
  • 160 grams of canned tuna, 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. Begin by toasting the bread in a toaster or a non-stick pan until it becomes golden and crispy.
  2. Meanwhile, in a bowl, combine the drained tuna and 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 you wish, you can add a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil for an extra touch of flavor.
  8. Serve immediately to enjoy the toast at their crispiest.

Curiosity

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