Bitter Greens and Anchovy Tart with Black Olive Crumble
This sophisticated Mediterranean tart features a robust blend of bitter greens like radicchio and dandelion, brought to life by the salty punch of anchovies. A savory crumble of Kalamata olives adds a complex umami finish, creating a truly memorable lunch experience.

Prep Time
90 min
Difficulty
Hard
Servings
6
Calories
450 kcal
Instructions
- 1
Make the tart dough: Combine flour and salt in a large bowl. Cut in cold butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Gradually add ice water, mixing until the dough just comes together. Form into a disc, wrap in plastic, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
~10 min - 2
Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Roll out the dough on a lightly floured surface to fit a 9-inch tart pan. Press dough into the pan, trim excess, and prick the bottom with a fork.
~15 min - 3
Blind bake the tart shell for 15 minutes, or until lightly golden. Remove from oven and set aside.
~15 min - 4
Prepare the filling: Roughly chop radicchio and dandelion greens. Finely chop shallots and mince garlic. Finely chop anchovy fillets.
~10 min - 5
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add shallots and cook until softened, about 3 minutes. Add garlic and anchovies, and cook for another minute until fragrant.
~5 min - 6
Add the chopped greens to the skillet and cook until wilted, about 5-7 minutes. Season with black pepper.
~7 min - 7
Make the olive crumble: Pit Kalamata olives and pulse them in a food processor until finely chopped, but not a paste.
~5 min - 8
Whisk eggs and heavy cream in a mixing bowl. Season with a pinch of black pepper.
~2 min - 9
Spread the wilted greens evenly over the blind-baked tart shell. Pour the egg and cream mixture over the greens. Sprinkle the chopped olives over the top.
~3 min - 10
Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the filling is set and the top is golden brown.
~30 min - 11
Let the tart cool slightly before slicing and serving.
~10 min
Tips
- Ensure your butter and water are very cold for the flakiest pastry dough. You can even freeze your flour for 15 minutes before making the dough for extra crispiness.
- This tart is best served warm, but leftovers can be refrigerated and reheated gently in a low oven or toaster oven to maintain crispness.
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