pieces of bruschetta topped with a mediterannean-inspired prune, olive and pepper mixture

Mediterranean Bruschetta

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This simple Mediterranean Bruschetta is a crowd favorite. Fans of Chicken Marbella are sure to recognize the familiar flavor pairing of naturally sweet California Prunes + briny olives. CIA Chef Barbara Alexander takes those same flavors and created a simple spread that will elevate a basic bruschetta or take a gourmet grilled cheese to the next level.

pieces of bruschetta topped with a mediterannean-inspired prune, olive and pepper mixture

This recipe for Mediterranean Bruschetta is always in season

We love the fabulous flavors in this recipe – and because all of the ingredients used in this simple appetizer are always in season, you can make it all year round!

California Prunes, olive oil, walnuts, olives and lemons are just a few of the many commodities that are in season year round in the Golden State.

Fun Fact: California supplies ALL of the Nation’s prunes, 99% of the walnuts, 95% of the olives, 99% of the olive oil……there’s a good chance that if you’re shopping for those items, they’re probably from California!

Learn more about what’s always in season in California!

A quick + easy bruschetta recipe

This is a super simple recipe – if you can chop and stir you can make this Mediterranean Bruschetta. It takes about 25 minutes to make this recipe, but 15 minutes are letting the bruschetta topping sit (which allows the flavors to meld). It’s the perfect last minute appetizer or happy hour snack.

pieces of bruschetta topped with a mediterannean-inspired prune, olive and pepper mixture
pieces of bruschetta topped with a mediterannean-inspired prune, olive and pepper mixture

Mediterranean California Prune Bruschetta

Chef Barbara Alexander
Fans of Chicken Marbella are sure to recognize the familiar flavor pairing of naturally sweet California Prunes + briny olives. CIA Chef Barbara Alexander takes those same flavors and created a simple spread that will elevate a basic bruschetta or take a gourmet grilled cheese to the next level.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Resting Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Course Appetizer, Snack
Cuisine Chef Created, Holiday, Quick & Easy
Servings 4
Calories 430 kcal

Ingredients
 
 

  • 6 California Prunes
  • 4 TBSP Extra Virgin Olive Oil
  • 1 roasted red bell pepper thinly sliced
  • 6-8 green olives pitted and cut in half
  • 2 anchovy fillets sliced crosswise thinly
  • 1 small clove of garlic thinly sliced
  • 1 TBSP capers
  • 2 TBSP walnuts toasted & roughly chopped
  • 4 mint leaves chiffonade (thinly sliced)
  • 4 flat-leaf parsley leaves thinly sliced
  • A squeeze of lemon juice
  • Pinch of smoked salt
  • Pinch of Aleppo pepper or black pepper
  • 12 slices of bruschetta toast or toasted baguette
  • Manchego cheese

Instructions
 

  • Slice the prunes thinly and place them in a small bowl. Drizzle the prunes with olive oil, tossing to separate the prune slices.
  • Add bell pepper, olives, anchovy, garlic, and capers. Stir gently to combine and allow to sit for 15 minutes or for several hours to meld flavors.
  • Before serving, stir in the walnuts mint, and parsley. Season to taste with a squeeze of lemon juice, smoked salt, and Aleppo or black pepper.
  • Heap the mixture onto the bruschetta toasts. Using a vegetable peeler, shave thin slices of Manchego cheese over the toasts.

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Notes

Serve with a Stormy Sparkler Cocktail!

Nutrition

Calories: 430kcalCarbohydrates: 49gProtein: 8gFat: 23gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 7gMonounsaturated Fat: 13gCholesterol: 2mgSodium: 592mgPotassium: 318mgFiber: 4gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 1207IUVitamin C: 40mgCalcium: 107mgIron: 3mg
Keyword bruschetta, crostini
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