Crostini with Roast Beef and Salsa Fresca

Are you looking for a dish that is quick, light and packed with flavor?  How about one that can be cooked on the grill so you don’t have to heat up the house? What if I told you that it can be served as an appetizer or as the main course… Would you be interested?

This is one of those cases where less really is more. Each component stands on its own but also blends into a harmonious whole that somehow becomes something new. Something special. Yes, it’s just beef, salsa and garlic rubbed toast, but it’s better than that. It’s more complete.

In a pinch this can be put together in minutes from the grill or grill pan.  You don’t really need slow roasted chuck.  A flank steak or skirt steak cooked to just barely medium will serve perfectly well here.  Bread toasted on the grill will work perfectly fine as well. If served on single pieces of crostini, it’s perfect finger food. Just grab one and go, no plate or utensils required.

If you want to go Gluten free here, either use gluten free bread or just toast up some quartered corn tortillas.

What are your go to summer dishes? What do you crave when the temperature rises? Are you the summer salad type or do you crave spicy foods to help beat the heat?  let us know!

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Yield: 8 servings

Crostini with Roast Beef and Salsa Fresca

Prep Time: 20 minutes

Cook Time: 10 minutes

Total Time: 30 minutes

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Ingredients

• Salsa Fresca
• 1 to 2 pounds roast beef
• 1 loaf sweet French bread
• Olive oil
• 2 cloves garlic, peeled and cut in half
• Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees
2. Cut French bread into 1/2-inch slices. Arrange slices on a baking sheet and drizzle with olive oil. Bake at 400 degrees until lightly browned and crisp. (About 6 minutes.)
3. Rub toast slices with garlic. Arrange 3 crostini on a plate, top with freshly sliced warm roast beef or steak. Place a good 2 Tablespoons of fresh Salsa Fresca over the top of the beef. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Information:

Yield:

8

Serving Size:

1
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 306Total Fat: 7gSaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 58mgSodium: 1358mgCarbohydrates: 31gFiber: 1gSugar: 3gProtein: 27g

Nothing.  This dish disappeared in record time.  It’s a keeper.

Links to other recipes like this:

• Grilled Tri-Tip Steak with Chimol Salsa, from Kalyn’s Kitchen
• Coffee Marinated Flank steak with Pico de Gallo, from Food52
• Leftover Steak Tacos, from Dianasaur Dishes