This Italian classic with the addition of zesty orange is great for starters, light lunches,or party nibbles.
Serves 4
Preparation time: 10 minutes
Cooking time: 5 minutes
What You’ll Need:
- 8 slices ciabatta (about 20g each)
- 1 clove garlic, cut in half
- 40g Bertolli Light spread
- 250g mini plum tomatoes
- 1 orange
- 1/2 small red onion
- A small handful mint leaves
- Extra virgin olive oil, to serve
What To Do:
- Preheat the grill, griddle or barbecue. Toast the ciabatta on both sides until golden and slightly charred. Remove from the grill and keep warm. Mix the garlic and Bertolli Light spread together.
- Meanwhile, cut the tomatoes into quarters. Using a zester, remove the zest from the orange and place it into a bowl. Pour over just enough boiling water to cover and leave to ‘blanch’ for 5 minutes. Drain thoroughly.
- Remove the orange skin and pith with a sharp knife and throw it away. Chop the orange segments into 1cm cubes, and peel and finely dice the onion. Shred the mint leaves finely. Mix with the tomatoes, zest and olive oil and season to taste.
- Spread the garlic Bertolli Light over the ciabatta slices and spoon over the tomato mix onto the warm ciabatta.Serve immediately with a little olive oil to drizzle over. The tomato mixture will keep in the fridge for up to 24 hours, but always serve it at room temperature to make the most of its flavour. A rich Italian red wine is a perfect accompaniment to this simple recipe.
Recipe from Berlotti.co.uk