Wild Smoked Salmon & Avocado Crostini with Olio Nuovo Favolosa
October 17, 2016
Ingredients1 fresh, sweet baguette, sliced in to 1/2" slices on the diagonal12 oz. thinly sliced wild smoked salmon3 ripe avocados, sliced thin1 small red onion, sliced very thin1 large garlic cloves cut in half2 tablespoons fresh squeezed lemon juice1/3 cup +2 tablespoons Olio Nuovo Favolosa Extra Virgin Olive Oilpinch of sea saltfresh ground pepper1/4 cup flat leaf parsley, coarsely choppedDirectionsWhisk two tablespoon of lemon juice with 1/3 cup of olive oil and sea salt in a small bowl. Add the thinly sliced onions and toss to coat and set aside. Preheat the grill to medium or heat a grill pan on the stove top over medium-high heat. With a pastry brush, lightly brush both sides of each slice of bread with the Favolosa. Place the bread on the grill and toast until light golden brown and grill marks appear, flipping once during the process (take care not to burn the bread).While the bread is still very warm, rub the cut garlic clove over both sides of the bread slice. Allow the bread to cool completely, then begin layering by adding a slice of avocado. Brush the sliced avocado with a small amount of the onion-lemon-olive oil mixture, and a grind of fresh pepper. Add the smoked salmon, and top with a few slices of marinated onions and a sprinkle of chopped parsley.Serve immediatelyMakes about 30 appetizers