Crab salsa crostini

Dairy Free
Health score
14%
Crab salsa crostini
34 min.
20
163kcal

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Are you ready to elevate your appetizer game with a dish that's not only delicious but also refreshingly light? Introducing our Crab Salsa Crostini—a delightful, dairy-free treat perfect for any occasion! Whether you're hosting a lively gathering or simply looking for a snack that impresses, this recipe is sure to become a crowd favorite.

Imagine tender, fresh crab meat mingling with juicy cherry tomatoes and finely chopped red onion, all brightened by the zesty kick of lime. This vibrant mixture is then topped on crispy, golden crostini, providing the perfect crunch to complement the succulent crab salsa. The fusion of flavors is not only tantalizing to your taste buds but also a feast for the eyes, making it a stunning starter for your antipasti spread.

Preparation is a breeze, with a total time of just 34 minutes, allowing you to whip up 20 servings easily. Perfect for snacking, these crostini are also conveniently make-ahead, ensuring you spend more time entertaining and less time in the kitchen. Plus, with each serving coming in at around 163 calories, you can indulge without the guilt.

So gather your friends, pour a glass of your favorite wine, and get ready to wow them with these Crab Salsa Crostini! Your taste of culinary bliss awaits.

Ingredients

  • 250 pot crab meat fresh
  • 85 cherry tomatoes quartered
  • small onion red finely chopped
  •  lime zest 
  • tbsp olive oil 
  • bunch coriander chopped
  •  baguettes thin
  • tablespoon olive oil 

Equipment

  • grill

Directions

  1. Mix together the crab meat, tomatoes and red onion. Keep in the fridge for up to 2 days. On the day, mix through the lime zest, juice and chopped coriander, then pile onto the crostini to serve.
  2. For the crostini bases, cut each of the 4 baguettes into 20 slices, cm thick, discarding ends.
  3. Drizzle with olive oil and place under the grill. Cook for 2-3 mins until lightly golden, then turn over and cook for another 1-2 mins until golden and crisp all over. Do this in batches and store in a large, airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.

Nutrition Facts

Calories163kcal
Protein17.79%
Fat19.88%
Carbs62.33%

Properties

Glycemic Index
8.14
Glycemic Load
16.7
Inflammation Score
-3
Nutrition Score
7.8895651775858%

Flavonoids

Hesperetin
1.44mg
Naringenin
0.11mg
Isorhamnetin
0.28mg
Kaempferol
0.04mg
Quercetin
1.37mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:162.63kcal
8.13%
Fat:3.56g
5.48%
Saturated Fat:0.58g
3.6%
Carbohydrates:25.1g
8.37%
Net Carbohydrates:23.82g
8.66%
Sugar:2.74g
3.05%
Cholesterol:5.25mg
1.75%
Sodium:414.48mg
18.02%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:7.16g
14.33%
Vitamin B1:0.3mg
20.11%
Selenium:13.22µg
18.88%
Vitamin B12:1.13µg
18.75%
Folate:61.11µg
15.28%
Manganese:0.25mg
12.5%
Vitamin B3:2.45mg
12.24%
Iron:1.88mg
10.43%
Vitamin B2:0.17mg
9.98%
Copper:0.18mg
9.21%
Phosphorus:78.46mg
7.85%
Zinc:1.16mg
7.73%
Calcium:61.38mg
6.14%
Fiber:1.28g
5.11%
Magnesium:20.36mg
5.09%
Vitamin B6:0.08mg
4.14%
Vitamin C:3.33mg
4.04%
Vitamin K:4.17µg
3.97%
Vitamin E:0.49mg
3.26%
Potassium:110.32mg
3.15%
Vitamin B5:0.25mg
2.55%
Vitamin A:52.56IU
1.05%