Bruschetta di Sedano Apulia Style
Daily Recipe: September 23, 2025
This inventive dish celebrates the fall season's crisp weather by combining traditional Italian ingredients with the fresh crunch of celery. Anchovies and olives bring the brine, while celery adds a refreshing hint of earthiness that's grounded by the hearty essence of toasted Ciabatta.
Ingredients (for 2)
- Celery stalk - 1 - chopped
- Green olives - 1/4 cup - pitted and chopped
- Anchovy fillets - 3 - finely chopped
- Ciabatta bread - 2 slices - toasted
- Parmesan cheese - 2 tablespoons - thinly shaved
- Paprika - 1/4 teaspoon
- Extra virgin olive oil - 2 tablespoons
- Salt - to taste
- Black pepper - to taste
- Fresh oregano - - for garnish
Preparation
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Step 1 - 🥗🥄🧂In a bowl, combine the chopped celery, olives, and anchovies. Drizzle the mixture with one tablespoon of olive oil and season with salt and black pepper. Toss well to combine.
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Step 2 - 🍞🥣🍴Lay out the toasted Ciabatta slices and divide the mixture evenly, piling it on top.
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Step 3 - 🧀⛄🔥Top each bruschetta with shaved Parmesan and a dusting of paprika.
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Step 4 - 🍶🌿🏃♂️Drizzle the remaining olive oil over them and garnish with fresh oregano. Serve immediately.
Additional
Did you know that the consumption of celery can significantly reduce blood pressure? This versatile veggie features a brilliant balance of crispy crunch and soothing freshness – a perfect match for the bold brininess of olives and anchovies. Feel free to add more veggies of your choosing – diced cucumber or bell peppers work great, too!