Quick Lemony Tuna Toasts with Capers

One of the greatest advantages of toasted bread snacks is it's being quick to prepare. Whether bread, bun or bagel-based, toasted snacks allow for ingenuity and imagination for something that's more than just a bread snack. Try this lemony toasted snack is a winning combination that appeal to young and old. This toasted snack recipe is an international favorite that you can bring into your tables.


You Need:

• 200g ( 7oz) tuna brine, flaked
• 2 teaspoons small capers, rinsed and drained well
• 21/2 teaspoons lemon rind, finely-grated
• 2 teaspoons lemon juice
• Salt to taste
• Freshly-milled black pepper
• 10cm (4 in) length cucumber, thinly sliced
• 2 slices white bread
• 2 teaspoons softened butter or margarine
• 75g (21/2 oz) Mozarella cheese, sliced
• Lemon balm or parsley, to garnish

Procedure:

Stir flaked tuna in capers, lemon rind and lemon juice. Add salt and pepper to taste. Toast the bread and spread with butter or margarine. Cover with cucumber slices then sprinkle with salt and pepper. Divide tuna mixture between toast slices then cover centers with mozzarella. Transfer to foil-lined grill pan and heat under a hot grill until cheese melts. Garnish with lemon balm or parsley. Serve right away while cheese is still warm.

Tip: You can pile tuna mixture on slices of toasted French bread, grill as instructed and serve on a bed of mixed salad leaves.