Ingredients

  • 6 tablespoons mayonnaise
  • 1/2 cup chopped fresh basil and/or chives
  • Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
  • 4 thick slices crusty bread
  • 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
  • 1 head romaine lettuce, shredded
  • 1 English cucumber, chopped
  • 1 15 -ounce can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
  • 1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 2 stalks celery, chopped
  • 3 tablespoons chopped pickles or cornichons
  • 2 5 -ounce cans solid white tuna in water, drained

Method

  • Preheat the broiler.
  • Whisk the mayonnaise, herbs and 1/2 teaspoon each salt and pepper in a large bowl.
  • Spread 1/2 tablespoon of the herbed mayonnaise on each slice of bread; transfer to a baking sheet.
  • Broil until the bread is lightly toasted, about 2 minutes.
  • Whisk the vinegar into the remaining herbed mayonnaise.
  • Add the lettuce, cucumber, chickpeas, tomatoes, celery, pickles and tuna and toss to combine; season with salt and pepper.
  • Divide among plates and serve with the toast.
  • Per serving: Calories 494; Fat 21 g (Saturated 3 g); Cholesterol 37 mg; Sodium 983 mg; Carbohydrate 47 g; Fiber 9 g; Protein 29 g
  • Photograph by Justin Walker