Pickled Egg Salad Crostini with Serrano Ham

By á-4084

A simple, rustic, and absolutely delicious dish. Enjoy it for a snack, for lunch, or as a nutritious appetizer before a hearty meal.

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup apple cider vinegar
• 1/2 cup distilled white vinegar
• 1 teaspoon sugar
• 1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt, plus more
• 6 large eggs
• 1/3 cup mayonnaise
• 1/4 cup fresh chives, finely chopped
• 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, finely chopped
• Freshly ground black pepper
• 12 slices 1/4 inch-thick country style bread or ciabatta
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 garlic cloves
• Chervil or parsley leaves with tender stems for garnish
• 12 thin slices Serrano ham or prosciutto

Preparation

Step 1

Bring vinegars, sugar, 1 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/12 cup water to a simmer in a medium saucepan. Let cool.

Meanwhile, place eggs in a medium saucepan and add water to cover by 2 inches. Bring to a boil, cover, and remove from heat. Let sit 10 minutes. Transfer eggs to a bowl of ice water to cool.

Drain, peel, and return eggs to bowl. Add pickling liquid; cover and chill at least 12 hours. Remove eggs from pickling liquid. Coarsely chop; mix with mayonnaise, chives, and parsley in a medium bowl. Season with salt, pepper, and some pickling liquid, if desired.

Preheat oven to 425°F. Place bread on a baking sheet and drizzle with oil. Toast until golden brown, 5 to 8 minutes. Rub with garlic. Top each toast with pickled egg salad, some chervil, and a slice of ham.

DO AHEAD:
Eggs can be pickled 1 week ahead. Keep chilled.