Anti-pasta is always served when Italians sit down for a meal. It gives everyone the changes to talk and start eating before the meal comes. This is a simple platter that works well teamed with caprese or grilled vegetables. You can also substitute the roast beef with Italian salami's or ham.
6-8 thin slices roast beef, fresh arugula, fresh baby spinach, 1/3 of cup lemon juice, 4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, shaved parmesan cheese, 12 whole or sliced marinated mushrooms, 10 sliced marinated artichokes.
DIRECTIONS
On a large plate or medium platter, spread out the arugula & baby spinach. Lay the roast beef on top of the arugula & spinach. Sprinkle the lemon juice over the roast beef, then generously drizzle the entire plate with olive oil. Add the shaved parmesan, mushrooms and artichokes and serve.
SERVING SIZE
4-6 portions
NOTES
This is a great dish for entertaining buffet style or as an appetizer before pasta. We recommend serving it with the cold summer pasta salad, which can be found in our archives.
RECOMMENDED WINE
Pinot Grigio
