Strawberry Bruschetta

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posted in: Appetizer, Berries

06.13

2011

Summer is such a busy time, it seems. The moment the weather warms up, everyone is itching to get outdoors after being cooped up inside for so long. It follows then that summer is full of places to go, people to see and things to do. I, for one, feel like my calendar for the month of June could not possibly hold another thing. With so much going on, quick and easy foods are just what we need. This strawberry bruschetta with goat cheese was a perfect quick summer lunch for us. It takes just a few minutes to throw together but the payoff is great. The sweetness of the strawberries is balanced by the slight tang of the creamy goat cheese and a drizzle of balsamic vinegar. A sprinkle of fresh basil and a dash of cracked pepper add a nice finishing touch to this pretty little bite. Though we enjoyed these for a light lunch, they would also make an ideal starter for a summer dinner party.

Strawberry Bruschetta

Yield: about 4-6 servings

Ingredients

1 cup strawberries, hulled and diced
1 tbsp. sugar
1 French baguette, sliced on a bias
4 oz. goat cheese
1 tbsp. olive oil
2 tsp. balsamic vinegar
¼ cup minced basil leaves
Freshly ground black pepper

Directions

Combine the strawberries and sugar in a small bowl; toss to combine. Let the berries macerate for about 30 minutes so that they begin to release their juices. Spread a thin layer of goat cheese on top of each baguette slice. Top each slice with spoonfuls of the strawberry mixture. Drizzle lightly with olive oil and balsamic vinegar. Top each slice with the basil leaves and cracked pepper, to taste.

Source

slightly adapted from Whole Foods via The Curvy Carrot

http://veggiegirlvegan.blogspot.com VeggieGirl
I’ve never had sweet bruschetta before – looks delicious!
http://warmvanillasugar.wordpress.com/ Katrina
This sounds perfect! Love it.
http://www.blognewblack.com Blog is the New Black
Love this idea!
http://lifeandkitchen.com life and kitchen
The combo of strawberries, goat cheese, and balsamic can’t be beat!
http://www.fromapples2zucchini.com Pam @ From Apples To Zucchini
Gorgeous! They sound as good as they look – just perfect for the hot days most of us are experiencing right now.
http://fooddoodles.com Heidi @ Food Doodles
Mm, that looks really good. I love the strawberries and basil, what a yummy combo :D
http://www.completelydelicious.com Annalise
This looks so simple, yet I’ve never thought to make something like this before. Thank you so much for the inspiration, this looks perfect for a summertime dinner party!
http://adashofmegnut.blogspot.com Megan
i’ve been wanting to make a fruit bruschetta for quite some time. this looks delicious!
http://www.kitchen-concoctions.com Heather of Kitchen Concoctions
This sounds and look sooo good!
http://www.theflickfour.blogspot.com Megan
my mouth is WATERING! YUM!
Amibeth
Bruchetta is one of my favorites and this is a must try!
Hannah Herring
This looks delicious! Is there another cheese you would recommend? I have an irrational aversion to goat cheese, but I would love to try this. I know my book club would love this recipe.
Annie
I have a hard time thinking of something similar. Maybe mascarpone? I don’t know though, it isn’t quite as savory.
http://www.thehungryhousewife.com leslie
Oh yum! I love strawberries in any form! Reminds me of my strawberry and cucumber tea sandwiches I posted some time ago!
http://bakeyourday.blogspot.com Cassie of Bake Your Day
This sounds absolutely wonderful. I love tne flavor combination of balsamic, strawberries and basil!
http://www.dishingthedivine.com Paula at Dishing The Divine
This looks delicious, and I even have all those ingredients on hand! In fact, I *even* have a strawberry balsamic vinegar that I think would be divine on top of this!
http://sweetsugarbelle.blogspot.com sweetsugarbelle
My mouth is ALREADY watering thinking of this combo! Good good call. I’m a teensie bit bummed I missed the giveaway, but this took away the sting ;)
http://www.sproutsofspring.com Sprouts Of Spring
These look sooo pretty and yummy!
http://www.ofmusesandmeringues.blogspot.com Beth
Strawberries and balsamic vinegar are such a great combination. These look delicious!
http://www.2sistersrecipes.com Anna and Liz Recipes
What a great idea! And I love color in food! 2 favorites things goat cheese and strawberries ? what could be better! :)
http://www.2sistersrecipes.com Anna and Liz Recipes
What a great idea! 2 of my favorites, goat cheese and strawberries! what could be better! :)
chocaholic
i saw this recipe on your blog yesterday and as i went shopping today… i couldn’t resist but buy all the ingredients (what a nice excuse to finally go for one of those relatively expensive creamy balsamic vinegars) and surprised my family with it.
soooo delicious! everyone loved it * including me * and this will definitely not be the last time i served this!
thank you for sharing*
http://www.theheatlhyfoodie.net Sonia The Healthy Foodie
This sounds absolutely delicious. I am so having this SOON! What a perfect combination! Yet, it would’ve never occurred to me. Thanks for that, Annie!
http://lifeinarecipe.wordpress.com/ cindy knight
Strawberry Bruschetta…what a great idea! I can’t wait to try your recipe out!
http://www.happywhennothungry.com Happy When Not Hungry
This bruschetta looks amazing! What a great recipe!
http://kitchenbelle.com kitchenbelle
Sweet bruschetta is a wonderful idea! I agree that it would be a perfect starter for a cook out, or as another commenter suggested, light fare for a book club.
http://www.curlygirlkitchen.com/ Heather Smoke
Oh my gosh, this look amazing! What a simple but wonderful idea.
http://whataboutpie.blogspot.com/ Bonnie@WhatAboutPie
oh yes! This looks very delicious and I will for sure try this. In fact, I just bought strawberries today! Thanks for posting this!
http://www.jeanetteshealthyliving.com Jeanette
What a lovely combination for a summer bruschetta – perfect for entertaining or a simple light lunch!
http://www.candygirlky.blogspot.com Candy
This is my first visit to your blog and it’s gorgeous!
I love this recipe and plan on giving it a try this weekend!
http://www.betsylife.com Betsy
Great idea! i love nothing more than strawberries and goat cheese together!. We’re hosting an online seasonal potluck and June is strawberry month! If you’d like to link your recipe, we’d love to have you! http://bit.ly/eLlgG2
http://theblissfulbaker.wordpress.com Justeen @ Blissful Baking
Mm love this take on bruschetta! So summery and fresh!
http://elieslie.blogspot.com/ Elies_Lie
Stawberry Bruschetta – Very Fresh Bruschetta!
Great Idea! :)
Congratz for the top 9 on Foodbuzz ;)
http://colorfulpurls.wordpress.com Jessica
This sounds like the perfect dessert!
Jacquelyn Loupis
I used ricotta for this recipe and it turned out great! :)
http://www.beth-amomslife.blogspot.com Beth (A Mom’s Life)
I am excited to give this a try. I love goat cheese and any excuse I can to use it!
Rachel
Yumm!! I made this last night when I had a few friends over for dinner, delicious!!! The mix of the cheese and the strawberries was fantastic! Thanks!
Lindsay
I love goat cheese, but my kids turn their noses up at it. I substituted cream cheese mixed with a little bit of the basil(knowing my youngest would pick it off the top), and they gobbled them right up. They tasted delish both ways!
http://about.me/shannonsterling Shannon
Made this tonight for book club. Rave reviews. I added mint with the basil, omitted the olive oil and pepper and used a balsamic syrup. A delightful dish that bridges the sweet and savoury :)
http://twitter.com/SuddenLunch Suzy Bowler
That’s beautiful and I have a strong suspicion it will taste good too.
Stacy
You just leave the bead soft? No toasting?
annieseats
You can do what you prefer.
http://meatballsandmilkshakes.com/ meatballs and milkshakes
I’ve also made this tapas, we had it for the first time in San Sebastian and it was so memorable!
Jessfollett@yahoo.com
“strangely delicious!” is what my husband said after trying
http://thekitchenprescription.com/ Sherri
This photograph is amazing. Makes it look like you want to bite right into it!
Amy Januszewski
I just made this tonight, and it was FAN-TAS-TIC! We used marscapone cheese instead of goat because I had some on hand and trust me when I tell you it was so good! Thanks for the wonderful recipe! This one goes in the book for keeps!
Strephking
do you toast the baguette?
Rachel Higgs
I made these for a dinner party, and they were a big hit!! I will definitely be making them again
annieseats
Yep!
http://EncinoMom.com/ Lisa
Sounds perfect for a day like today. I posted your link on our facebook page. Great idea and gorgeous photo, thank you!
Shannon
Absolutely delicious!! A keeper!
Littlemagnoliakitchen
This just looks wonderful! Cant wait to try it!!
Jamie
Made this last night for the first time and LOVED it! Was a huge hit :)
Ezag1
Made this for the family and it disappeared!!! So so good. Thank you for sharing!
Valerie
I made this with vegan cream cheese and one of those tubes of basil from the produce isle (they were out of fresh). Still soooo yummy!
Lore
it looks fantastic, i will do it for a Christmas dinner
http://buildmeupbuttercream.com/ Melanie
This looks SO yummy. I have a dark chocolate balsamic vinegar that might add even more deliciousness to it – I will have to give it a try!!
http://www.facebook.com/kmbrandt2 Kelli Brandt
Oh Annie, why did you have to feature this as a favorite! I knew it was a bad idea to visit your site just after completing the menu and grocery list for the week. It looks like Tuesday night is getting a bump ;) These look fabulous!