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    Home » Recipes » Antipasti and Light Bites

    Roasted Fennel, Salami and Ricotta Crostini

    Published: Mar 13, 2017, Last updated: Mar 13, 2017 by Emily This post may contain affiliate links.

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    These roasted fennel, salami, and ricotta crostini are so easy to make and utterly delicious. www.insidetherustickitchen.com

    These roasted fennel, salami, and ricotta crostini are so easy to make and utterly delicious. Make these for a delightful Springtime lunch out in the garden.

    Roasted fennel, salami and ricotta crostini www.insidetherustickitchen.com

    Hey all,

    I hope you had a great weekend? It was glorious sunshine here in Tuscany with crystal clear blue skies all weekend, it really got me excited for Springtime.

    Spring is such a wonderful season in Italy, especially in the Siena countryside. The temperature is lovely and warm, perfect for long walks and picnics outside before the fierce summer heat approaches.

    This weekend we went a lovely walk in a very small hillside town not too far away from us. We walked along the windy roads lined with cypress trees with the most beautiful countryside views, it really was postcard perfect with the rolling Tuscan hills and traditional farm houses.

    After that long relaxing walk we had worked up quite an appetite and luckily I had all the ingredients in the fridge to make these yummy roasted fennel, salami and ricotta crostini.

    Roasted fennel, salami and ricotta crostini www.insidetherustickitchen.com

    We first made these crostini at New Year as part of our party spread. It was the case of using up bits and pieces in the fridge and they turned out fantastic. That's what's so great about crostini, they are a brilliant way of using up any leftover cured meats, cheeses or vegetables you have in your fridge.

    Fennel and salami is always such a perfect combination and the roasted fennel here gives such a gorgeous flavour to the delicious salami and creamy ricotta cheese.

    One thing that I always do when making is crostini is drizzle the ciabatta bread in a little olive oil then place it on a griddle pan to toast each slice. This gives the bread a lovely charring and a delicious, smokey flavour.

    Roasted fennel, salami and ricotta crostini www.insidetherustickitchen.com

    These are perfect for enjoying outdoors in the garden for a light lunch or even as part of a picnic. I think my favourite thing to do in Springtime is to go for a picnic on a warm weekend day with some simple food, a little vino and soak up some sun.

    I hope you enjoyed today's post, see you Wednesday!

    If you've tried this or any other recipe on the blog please let me know how you got on in the comments below, I love hearing from you! You can also FOLLOW ME on FACEBOOK, TWITTER, INSTAGRAM and PINTERESTto see more delicious food and what I'm getting up to.

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    Roasted fennel, salami and ricotta crostini

    These roasted fennel, salami, and ricotta crostini are so easy to make and utterly delicious. Make these for a delightful Springtime lunch out in the garden.
    Course Appetizer
    Cuisine Italian
    Prep Time 10 minutes
    Cook Time 25 minutes
    Total Time 35 minutes
    Servings 6 people
    Calories 221kcal
    Author Emily Kemp

    Ingredients

    • 1 ciabatta loaf
    • 1 bulb of fennel
    • 5.3 oz (150g) Salami Milano (1 slice for each crostino)
    • 1 cup (250g) Ricotta good quality
    • 1 tablespoon olive oil
    • Salt and pepper to season

    Instructions

    • Preheat the oven to 180°C/350F/gas mark 4. Thinly slice the fennel bulb, removing the stalks (keep the fronds for garnish) and place on a baking tray. Season with a little salt and pepper and drizzle over a teaspoon of olive oil, toss to coat in the oil and roast for around 20 minutes until tender.
    • Slice the ciabatta then drizzle each side with a little olive oil and then toast each side on a hot griddle pan. Once the ciabatta is toasted and charred on each side, sprinkle with a pinch of salt.
    • Top each slice of bread with a small spoon of ricotta, a slice of salami and a slice of fennel. Garnish with the leftover fennel fronds.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 221kcal
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    Comments

    1. Nathan

      August 29, 2017 at 6:31 pm

      I made this for a party and it was brilliant!5 stars

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    2. Jackie Garvin

      June 11, 2017 at 1:09 am

      What great flavors! I've never thought of using fennel and salami together but it makes perfect sense. I'd love to try this.

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      • Inside the rustic kitchen

        June 11, 2017 at 7:45 pm

        Definitely, let me know if you try it!

        Reply
    3. GiGi Eats

      March 15, 2017 at 3:33 am

      Roasted fennel is one of the best flavors ever. I love the crap out of it so much but don't use it often enough!

      Reply
    4. Julia @ HappyFoods Tube

      March 14, 2017 at 6:57 pm

      This is such a delicious looking appetizer! I love everything about it! Wish I was there when you made it! 🙂

      Reply
    5. Megan Marlowe

      March 14, 2017 at 6:25 pm

      This looks like the perfect appetizer. I love the roasted fennel paired with the salami and ricotta. I can imagine a enjoying a nice picnic lunch with this crostini!

      Reply
    6. Emily @ Recipes to Nourish

      March 14, 2017 at 5:02 pm

      These sound so good! And they're so pretty too! My husband would love these, he really enjoys salami and that roasted fennel, swoon!

      Reply
    7. Mary

      March 14, 2017 at 4:37 pm

      I love Siena in spring! (Or any time of year really.) I love the interplay of textures and flavors here!

      Reply
      • Inside the rustic kitchen

        March 14, 2017 at 4:43 pm

        Thank you Mary, it's a gorgeous place!

        Reply
    8. Luci's Morsels

      March 14, 2017 at 4:16 pm

      What a beautiful appetizer! These also look so good and the texture looks amazing!

      Reply
      • Inside the rustic kitchen

        March 14, 2017 at 4:21 pm

        Thank you Luci ☺️

        Reply
    9. Rebecca {foodie with family}

      March 13, 2017 at 3:11 pm

      I love the interplay of textures here with the cool ricotta, roasted fennel, and salami. I feel like I could make a meal of this!

      Reply
      • Inside the rustic kitchen

        March 13, 2017 at 4:13 pm

        You definitely could!

        Reply
    10. Brandi Crawford

      March 13, 2017 at 3:10 pm

      These photos are incredible and the food looks delish! Well done.

      Reply
      • Inside the rustic kitchen

        March 13, 2017 at 4:12 pm

        Aw thanks so much!

        Reply
    11. Patricia @ Grab a Plate

      March 13, 2017 at 2:58 pm

      This looks amazing! I absolutely love fennel, and you've paired it with a few other goodies for a special treat! Love this!

      Reply
      • Inside the rustic kitchen

        March 13, 2017 at 4:12 pm

        Thank you Patricia ☺️

        Reply
    12. Dannii

      March 13, 2017 at 2:54 pm

      They are beautiful and perfect for spring. I am really getting in to fennel at the moment and I would happily serve these up at a party.

      Reply
      • Inside the rustic kitchen

        March 13, 2017 at 4:12 pm

        Fennel is so delicious especially roasted. Thanks so much Dannii.

        Reply
    13. Heather | All Roads Lead to the Kitchen

      March 13, 2017 at 2:47 pm

      I am so in love with this flavor profile! I can just taste the roasted fennel - and with salami - so bold!

      Reply
      • Inside the rustic kitchen

        March 13, 2017 at 4:11 pm

        Thank you Heather I'm so happy you like it ☺️

        Reply

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