Strawberry and Goat Cheese Bruschetta
Sue Harrell, Florida Strawberry Growers Association
If you frequently entertain guests at home, they’ll be asking for seconds when you serve them this colorful bruschetta.
INGREDIENTS
1 whole baguette
1 tbs extra virgin olive oil
Freshly ground pepper
1 cup sliced Florida strawberries
1/4 cup fresh basil leaves
2 tbs balsamic vinegar
4 oz goat cheese
DIRECTIONS
Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
Slice baguette into four pieces, and then slice each piece in half lengthwise.
Place the baguette open-faced on a baking sheet and drizzle with olive oil, then dust with freshly ground pepper.
Toast the baguette slices in the oven until golden brown.
While the baguette is toasting, toss strawberries, basil and balsamic vinegar in a small bowl.
Spread goat cheese across each slice of the baguette. Top with prepared strawberries and serve.