Greek Crab Crostini with Onion Relish

Yield:  8 servings

1 lb.    crab meat, well-flaked
1-1/2 cups    feta cheese, crumbled
1/2 cup    mayonnaise
1/2 tsp.    white pepper
4 (7-in. ea.)    Italian-style steak rolls

Procedure:

• Combine crab, feta cheese, mayonnaise and pepper in large mixing bowl.
• Cut rolls into 10 diagonal slices, discarding both ends.
• Toast each side lightly.
• Place 2 tbsp. of crab mixture on top of each slice of bread. Bake in a 350-degree oven until mixture is hot and lightly browned, about 8 to 10 minutes.
• Top each crostini with 1 tsp. of greek onion relish (see recipe below), and garnish with oregano sprigs.

For the Greek Onion Relish:
1/4 cup     olive oil
1 tbsp.    garlic, chopped
2 cups    yellow onion, diced
1 cup    red bell pepper, diced
1 cup    pitted olives, chopped
1/4 cup    capers with juice
2 tbsp.    fresh oregano, chopped
1 bunch    oregano sprigs

• Heat oil in large sauté pan. Add garlic and sauté lightly.
• Add onion and sauté for 3 minutes.
• Add red pepper and olives and cook 1 minute.
• Add capers and oregano. Mix well.
• Remove from heat and refrigerate.

Recipe and photo provided by the National Onion Association.

Tags: Crab Crostini issue National Onion Association