Maldon Magic: Tomato, Red Onion & Anchovy Bruschetta

Recipe republished with permission from Maldon Salt Company Ltd. Photography by David Loftus.

In the sun-soaked hills of Italy, where vineyards sprawl and olive groves whisper tales of tradition, there exists a culinary masterpiece that transcends the ordinary – bruschetta. Picture yourself amidst a rustic Italian villa, a wooden table adorned with vibrant tomatoes, fragrant basil, and crusty artisanal bread. Now, let's experience this sensory journey with a touch of gastronomic finesse – enter Maldon Salt, the artisanal sea salt that transforms ordinary moments into extraordinary memories.

Crafting Culinary Narratives: The Birth of Bruschetta

Legend has it that bruschetta originated in the heart of Tuscany, where farmers grilled bread over open flames, rubbed it with garlic, and adorned it with freshly harvested tomatoes. This humble dish soon became a culinary muse, inspiring chefs worldwide to create their variations. The beauty lies in its simplicity – quality ingredients and the artful touch of seasoning, bringing people together in a celebration of taste.

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Maldon Salt's pyramid flakes dissolve evenly, providing a delightful burst of flavour with every bite. Its clean, briny notes elevate the tomatoes' sweetness and accentuate the basil's herbaceous charm, harmonizing the symphony of ingredients. A pinch of Maldon Salt transforms bruschetta into a culinary masterpiece, making it a must-have for every discerning food connoisseur.

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Maldon Magic: Tomato, Red Onion & Anchovy Bruschetta

Maldon Salt Ltd

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Category

Appetiser

Cuisine

Italian

Servings

4

Prep Time

10 minutes

Cook Time

0 minutes

Picture yourself amidst a rustic Italian villa, a wooden table adorned with vibrant tomatoes, fragrant basil, and crusty artisanal bread. Now, let's experience this sensory journey with a touch of gastronomic finesse – enter Maldon Salt, the artisanal sea salt that transforms ordinary moments into extraordinary memories.

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Ingredients

• 4 slices of sourdough bread, toasted
• 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil, plus extra for drizzling
• 2 garlic cloves
• 300g mixed heritage tomatoes, chopped
• 1 red onion, finely sliced
• Maldon Salt
• Cracked black pepper
• 1x 250g tin of anchovy fillets in olive oil
• Basil leaves, to garnish

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Directions

1. Start by toasting your bread – we like to use a griddle pan for this as the charred edges add a lovely flavour, but using a toaster also works well.

2. When the toast is still warm, drizzle with a little oil and then use garlic clove cut in half and rub it all over the bread – this will infuse it and complements the tomatoes.

3. In a small bowl, add the chopped mixed tomatoes and finely sliced red onion. Season this with the Maldon Salt and cracked black pepper, and add the 2 tbsp of olive oil.

4. Toss this together.

5. Spoon the tomatoes onto your prepared toasts.

6. You could finish it here with some basil however we like to add some anchovy fillets too.

7. Garnish with the basil leaves and serve while the toast is still a little warm. 

Recipe Note

Recipe republished with permission from Maldon Salt Ltd.  Photography by Philip Loftus.