Sardine Tomato Toast

Ingredients

For the Tomato Topping

• 2 cups seeded diced ripe tomatoes
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 1 tablespoon drained capers
• 2 tablespoons chopped parsley
• 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

For the Toasts

• 4 thick slices country bread
• 1 garlic clove, halved
• 2 cans sardines in olive oil, drained
• 1 tablespoon olive oil for finishing

Instructions

Step 2: Season the Topping

Toss tomatoes with olive oil, lemon juice, capers, parsley, salt, and pepper.

Step 3: Toast the Bread

Toast or skillet-grill bread until crisp and deeply golden.

Step 5: Add Tomatoes

Spoon the drained tomato mixture over each toast.

Step 6: Top with Sardines

Arrange sardine fillets neatly over the tomatoes.

Step 7: Finish and Serve

Drizzle with olive oil, add black pepper and parsley, and serve immediately.

Why the Tomato Needs to Drain

Seed and drain the tomatoes before seasoning them so the toast stays crisp under the topping. Rub the bread with garlic while it is still warm, then add the tomato mixture only when you are ready to serve.

Place the sardines on top rather than stirring them into the tomatoes so the fillets keep their shape and each toast gets an even portion.

How to Store Leftovers

Store tomato topping and sardines separately in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. Toast bread fresh and do not store assembled toast.

Freezing is not recommended.

How to Reheat

No reheating is needed for the topping. Re-toast bread if necessary and assemble with chilled or room-temperature ingredients.

What to Serve With It

• white bean salad
• cucumber slices

Nutrition Information

Nutrition is an estimate and can vary with brands, portion size, ripeness, and substitutions.