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

Ingredients
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Step 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.
Step 2
Thinly slice the red onion and halve the cherry tomatoes. Pit and halve the olives if needed.
Step 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.
Step 4
Top each toast with a few anchovy fillets, then pile the salad mixture on top.
Step 5
Garnish with chopped parsley and serve immediately.
Tools you’ll need
- skillet
- knife
- cutting board
- mixing bowl
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