Open-Face Sardine Sandwiches with Tangy Aioli

• Two 4-ounce cans brisling sardines in oil, drained
• 2 tablespoons finely chopped red onion
• 1 tablespoon chopped pickled hot chiles
• 1 large radish, cut into fine matchsticks ( 1/4 cup)
• 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
• 1 tablespoon chopped parsley
• 1 small garlic clove, smashed
• Kosher salt
• 1/4 cup mayonnaise
• 1 1/2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
• 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for brushing
• Four large 3/4-inch-thick slices of peasant bread

1. In a bowl, combine the sardines, onion, chiles, radish, lemon juice and parsley.
2. In a small bowl, using the back of a spoon, mash the garlic to a paste with a pinch of salt.
3. Whisk in the mayonnaise, mustard and the 1 tablespoon of olive oil and season the aioli with salt.
4. Preheat the broiler.
5. Brush the bread on both sides with olive oil and broil, turning once, until lightly toasted.
6. Transfer the toasts to a work surface and spread with the aioli.
7. Mound the sardine mixture on top, cut each toast in half and serve right away.

brisling sardines, red onion, chiles, radish, freshly squeezed lemon juice, parsley, garlic, kosher salt, mayonnaise, mustard, extravirgin olive oil, bread

Taken from www.foodandwine.com/recipes/open-face-sardine-sandwiches-tangy-aioli (may not work)