Appetizers Easy Raw Artichoke and Bottarga Salad Recipe
Raw artichoke and bottarga salad is a Sardinian antipasto of thin artichoke slices dressed with lemon and olive oil and finished with bottarga.
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Browse 27 appetizers recipes from Mediterranean Joy, with Sardinian and Mediterranean home-cooking ideas and whole-food inspiration.
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Appetizers Easy Dolcesardo Bruschette
Dolcesardo bruschette with toasted bread, warm Sardinian cheese, eucalyptus honey, walnuts, thyme, and olive oil.
Appetizers Easy Eggplant Pizzette with Dolce Sardo
Roasted eggplant rounds topped with tomato, basil, olive oil, and melting Dolce Sardo-style cheese.
Appetizers Easy Fava Cream Crostini with Guanciale
Fava cream crostini with crisp guanciale, toasted bread, and a clean Sardinian aperitivo rhythm.
Appetizers Medium Fried Eggplant Meatballs
Crisp eggplant polpette made with steamed eggplant, eggs, bread, pecorino, basil, garlic, and a firm breadcrumb crust.
Appetizers Medium Fried Orziadas
Sardinian fried sea anemones coated with flour and semolina, served hot with salt and lemon.
Appetizers Advanced Lumache al Sugo
Purged snails finished in a spicy tomato sauce the Sardinian way, also known as sitzigorrus cun bagna.
Appetizers Easy Focaccia al Formaggio con Pane Carasau
Pane carasau layered with fresh cheese, olive oil, and salt, then baked until crisp and lightly molten.
Appetizers Easy Ricotta and Spinach Savory Tart
A Sardinian-style puff pastry tart filled with spinach, drained ricotta, egg, garlic, grated cheese, and nutmeg.
Appetizers Easy Fainè alla Sassarese (Sassari Chickpea Flatbread)
Sassari-style fainè made with chickpea flour, water, olive oil, salt, and black pepper.
Appetizers Easy Insalata di Polpo di Torregrande
Boiled octopus dressed with olive oil, garlic, and parsley in the simple Torregrande style.
Appetizers Medium Wild Asparagus in Oil
A Sardinian preserve of wild asparagus blanched in vinegar water, dried well, and packed in olive oil with garlic.
Appetizers Easy Spiedini di Spigola Fritti
Sea bass fillets cut into strips, dusted in semolina, skewered, and fried until lightly golden in the Sardinian home style.
Appetizers Easy Bottarga Crostini
Three Sardinian bottarga crostini with celery, warm mozzarella, and buttered tomato versions for an aperitivo spread.
Appetizers Medium Mussel Fritters (Frittelle di Cozze)
Sardinian mussel fritters in a simple egg batter, fried until golden. A coastal antipasto from the island's seafood tradition.
Appetizers Easy Marinated Anchovies
Fresh anchovies marinated in lemon or vinegar, then dressed with garlic, mint, chili, and olive oil. A cold Sardinian coastal antipasto.
Appetizers Advanced Aragosta alla Catalana
Boiled lobster served warm over a bed of raw vegetables with a sharp lemon-mustard vinaigrette. A Sardinian classic from Alghero.
Appetizers Medium Stuffed Anchovies with Pecorino
Fresh anchovies butterflied and stuffed with a pecorino, garlic, and parsley filling, then floured, egged, breadcrumb-coated, and fried.
Appetizers Medium Polpo alla Catalana
Tender boiled octopus tossed with cherry tomatoes, celery, olives, and an orange-balsamic dressing. A Sardinian salad from Alghero.
Appetizers Medium Casadinas Salate Recipe
Savory Sardinian pastry baskets filled with pecorino, mint, and parsley, baked until the crust turns crisp and golden.
Appetizers Medium Dolmades Recipe with Herbed Rice and Lemon
Greek dolmades with grape leaves, herbed rice, pine nuts, olive oil, and lemon, served warm or at room temperature.
Appetizers Easy Wild Fennel Fritters (Frittelle di Finocchietto Selvatico)
Sardinian fritters made by coating boiled wild fennel in a simple egg batter and frying until golden. A seasonal antipasto from the island's interior.
Appetizers Easy Pane Carasau "Pantry Bruschetta" (Tomato + Olive Oil + Oregano)
The simplest Sardinian snack: crispy pane carasau flatbread topped with fresh tomatoes, olive oil, and oregano. Five minutes, no cooking.
Appetizers Easy Labneh Board: Olive Oil, Herbs, Olives, Tomatoes (The Instant Meal)
Transform labneh into an impressive, satisfying meal in minutes. The art of the labneh board with Mediterranean accompaniments.
Appetizers Easy Baked Pea and Pecorino Tart (Tortino di Piselli)
A Sardinian savory tart of peas, spring onions, eggs, and grated pecorino, baked until golden and served at room temperature.
Appetizers Medium Calamari Salad Recipe with Lemon, Olive Oil, and Herbs
Tender poached calamari tossed with celery, green olives, olive oil, lemon, garlic, and parsley for a cold seafood salad.
Appetizers Easy Hummus Three Ways
A classic lemon-tahini hummus base turned into three bowls: original, roasted red pepper, and herb. Good for snack plates, wraps, sandwiches, and lunch boxes.