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Anchovy Toasts

Crispy toasted bread topped with salty anchovies, fresh arugula, red onion, cherry tomatoes, and olives – a quick and flavorful appetizer or light meal.

Total time
20 min
Servings
4
Calories
280
Protein
12g
Anchovy Toasts
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Ingredients

  • 1 loaf baguette
  • 12 fillets anchovy fillets in oil
  • 1 small red onion
  • 2 cups arugula
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes
  • ½ cup black olives
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • ¼ cup fresh parsley

Instructions

  1. 1

    Slice the baguette into 12 (1/2-inch) slices and brush both sides with 1 tbsp olive oil. Toast in a skillet over medium heat until golden and crisp, about 2 minutes per side.

  2. 2

    Thinly slice the red onion and halve the cherry tomatoes. Pit and halve the olives if needed.

  3. 3

    In a bowl, toss the arugula, tomatoes, olives, and onion with the remaining 1 tbsp olive oil and a pinch of salt and pepper.

  4. 4

    Top each toast with a few anchovy fillets, then pile the salad mixture on top.

  5. 5

    Garnish with chopped parsley and serve immediately.

Tools you’ll need

  • skillet
  • knife
  • cutting board
  • mixing bowl

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