Strawberry and Goat Cheese Bruschetta
This strawberry and goat cheese bruschetta makes elegant summer entertaining effortless. Sweet strawberries, tomatoes, and basil compliment the earthy goat cheese.
Servings: 12
Calories: 164kcal
Ingredients
- 1 french baguette sliced on a diagonal, ¾-inch thick
- 1 1/2 tbsp. minced garlic
- 2 cups fresh roma tomatoes chopped
- ½ cup fresh basil chopped
- 1 cup strawberries chopped hull and stem removed
- salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tbsp. olive oil
- 1 tbsp. balsamic vinegar
- 1/2 stick of butter melted
- 8 oz goat cheese
- Chopped Basil leaves for garnish
Instructions
- In a medium mixing bowl, add chopped tomatoes, strawberries, minced garlic, olive oil, balsamic vinegar, and basil together.
- Chop the basil and add to the strawberry mixture.
- Toss to combine.
- Set to the side for 1 hour
- Add salt and pepper to taste.
- Pre-heat oven for 350'
- Place baguettes on a cookie sheet and brush with melted butter.
- Bake for 5 minutes, just until slightly browned.
- Spread with goat cheese on top of the baguettes.
- Spoon bruschetta on top of the goat cheese.
- Garnish with fresh basil and serve.
Notes
- For a creamier effect, whip your goat cheese before spreading it on the baguettes.
- Don't like goat cheese? Mascarpone or cream cheese will both work as substitutes.
- Chiffonade the basil for maximum effect in presentation.
- Don't want to mix tomatoes in with your strawberries? You can leave them out and just use extra berries.
- Garnish with chopped pistachios & a drizzle of balsamic glaze for a truly stunning appetizer.
Nutrition
Calories: 164kcal | Carbohydrates: 13g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 19mg | Sodium: 231mg | Potassium: 155mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 696IU | Vitamin C: 13mg | Calcium: 61mg | Iron: 1mg