A celebration of simple, honest ingredients, this tomato and sardine toast captures the essence of Mediterranean coastal cuisine. Sweet, sun-ripened tomatoes meet the delicate richness of baby sardines, layered over crisp rustic bread and finished with subtle accents of piquillo peppers and onion. Light yet deeply flavorful, it is a refined take on everyday simplicity.

To recreate this dish, a few carefully selected ingredients come together to highlight balance, texture, and freshness.

INGREDIENTS

2 DO Gourmet Whole Peeled Tomatoes
4 Espinaler Baby Sardines
A few slices of Espinaler Piquillo Peppers
1 slice rustic bread, toasted
A few thin slices of onion
A drizzle of extra virgin olive oil
A pinch of salt
A pinch of black pepper

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Toast the bread until lightly crisp.
2. Arrange the Do Gourmet Whole Peeled Tomato slices over the toast.
3. Season with a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil, salt, and black pepper.
4. Add the sliced piquillo peppers on top.
5. Place the Espinaler baby sardines over the peppers.
6. Finish with a few thin slices of onion.