Recipe: Tuna Niçoise Tartine++++
Tartine De Thon À La Niçoise By Bouchon Serves 4 Skimmpy version of "What's on Hand" Salad 1 1/2 lbs good quality canned tuna packed in olive oil 1Tsp 1tsp minced shallots 1Tsp 1tsp minced drained nonpareil capers, preferably Spanish 1Tso minced chives 2tsp minced Italian parsley 2tsp munched tarragon 2tsp minced chervil 1Tsp fresh lemon juice 3/4cup mayonnaise Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper 1 Baguette about 2 1/2" wide EVOO Kosher salt 1/4cup Aïoli 12 to 16 small young Bibb lettuce leaves Fresh Grounded Black Pepper 4 Hard-boiled eggs 12 Large Radish sliced 12 Niçoise olives, pitted and halved 1/4 cup Minced Chives 12 Cornichons 4 small bunched Mâche or Watercress, cleaned, or Pommed Frited Methods Drain tuna but do not squeeze dry Break tuna apart in a large bowl Add shallots, cornichons, capers, chives, parsley, tarragon, and chervil and toss together. Gently stir in the lemon ju