12. April 2026

Cornish Sardine & Tomato Bruschetta

Experience the sun-drenched intensity of the Mediterranean on a single slice. Our bruschetta features silky fillets of sardines, soaked in olive oil until they achieve a magnificent, tender richness. Their bold, savoury umami is flawlessly paired with a vibrant heap of diced tomatoes, whose concentrated, candy-sweet tang bursts against the palate.

Ingredients (8 servings)

• 2 cans of Sardines, (butterfly)
• 8 slices of Ciabatta Bread
• 2 garlic cloves, halved
• 4 tbsp of olive oil
• 2 Tomatoes, diced
• sea salt and ground black pepper to taste
• fresh Basil leaves for garnish

Instructions

• Preheat oven to 375°F.Place the bread slices on a baking sheet and brush with olive oil.
• Rub the garlic cloves onto the bread slices. 
• Bake in the oven for 5-7 minutes or until crispy.In a mixing bowl, combine the mashed sardines and diced tomatoes.
• Season with salt and pepper.Top the bread slices with the sardine and tomato mixture.
• Garnish with fresh basil leaves