Cold appetizer

imitation crab sticks (surimi) • small red onion • mayonnaise • bread

day-old bread, crust removed (about 150 grams) • cold water (500 ml) • extra virgin olive oil (100 ml) • blanched raw almonds (about 100 grams) • garlic clove • apple cider vinegar • Salt, to taste • Black pepper, to taste

sandwich bread • small slices baguette or similar bread • olive mortadella • single-serve fresh cheese (such as queso fresco or ricotta) • thin slices cured salt pork (such as pancetta or bacon) • Freshly sliced ham (such as prosciutto or deli ham) • Melon cut into • Tomato sauce for spreading on the bread

asparagus spears • peas (about 100 grams) • zucchini • green bell pepper • cucumber • onion • garlic clove • fresh basil • cherry tomatoes • dill pickles • Apple cider vinegar • Salt, to taste •

cooked or frozen chickpeas (100 grams) • or 2 1/2 cups vegetable broth or water with bouillon cube (300 ml or 600 ml) • small can crushed tomatoes • garlic cloves • plain unsweetened yogurts, regular or soy • ground cumin • ground cayenne pepper • olive oil (40 ml) and salt • Toasted croutons, hard-boiled egg, for garnish (optional) • Make it early so it has time to chill, at least 1 hour • Great served with gluten-free or regular pizza with cheese and vegetables