Jul 14 2026
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Antipasti Freddi Recipe

Time1h
Serves6

Bruschetta Italiano, Volare Signature Insalata di Mare, and Carpaccio di Manzo

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Ingredients

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Bruschetta Italiano

Volare Signature Insalata di Mare

Carpaccio di Manzo

Method

Bruschetta Italiano

  1. 1

    Prepare the toppings

    Dice the ripe tomatoes and chop the fresh basil leaves. Mince the garlic cloves.

  2. 2

    Mix the topping

    In a bowl, combine the diced tomatoes, basil, minced garlic, olive oil, salt, and black pepper. Mix well and set aside to marinate.

  3. 3

    Toast the bread

    Slice the baguette into 1/2 inch thick slices. Toast them in the oven or on a grill until golden brown.

  4. 4

    Assemble

    Top each toasted slice of baguette with the tomato mixture and serve immediately.

Volare Signature Insalata di Mare

  1. 5

    Prepare the seafood

    Cook the mixed seafood in boiling salted water for 3-4 minutes, then drain and let cool.

  2. 6

    Make the dressing

    In a bowl, combine lemon juice, olive oil, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper.

  3. 7

    Toss the salad

    In a large bowl, mix the cooled seafood with chopped parsley and drizzle with the dressing. Toss gently to combine.

  4. 8

    Chill and serve

    Refrigerate the salad for 30 minutes before serving for best flavor.

Carpaccio di Manzo

  1. 9

    Prepare the beef

    Freeze the beef tenderloin for about 30 minutes to make slicing easier. Slice it thinly against the grain.

  2. 10

    Arrange on a platter

    Lay the beef slices on a serving platter, slightly overlapping.

  3. 11

    Add toppings

    Top with arugula, shaved Parmesan, capers, olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper.

  4. 12

    Serve

    Serve immediately as a cold appetizer.

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