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Ricotta, Walnut and Strawberry Crostini

This is an amazing, fancy fancy stackable appetizer you’ll want on repeat all summer long.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 369 kcal
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: Italian

Ingredients

  • 1 loaf French bread
  • 4 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 cup whole milk ricotta
  • 1 pound strawberries green tops removed and cut into a medium dice
  • 1 cup chopped California walnuts roughly chopped
  • 4 teaspoons reduced balsamic vinegar
  • Small basil leaves to garnish

Instructions

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  1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
  2. Slice the loaf of French bread into 16 pieces on a bias, roughly ½ inch thick.
  3. Arrange the thin slices of French bread on a baking sheet and drizzle with olive oil.
  4. Transfer the baking sheet into the oven and toast the bread until the bread is just golden brown, about 5-7 minutes.
  5. Once toasted, slather with 1 tablespoon of ricotta per piece of bread. Top with equal amounts of diced strawberries and 1 to 1 ½ tablespoons California walnuts. Drizzle with ½ teaspoon of reduced balsamic vinegar each. Sprinkle with the tiniest whole basil leaves you can find and serve immediately.

Notes

  • You can dice the nuts and berries ahead of time, but then just get everything set up and ready to put together all at once when you are ready to serve so you have the best flavor possible.

Nutrition Information

Calories 369kcal (18%) Carbohydrates 34g (11%) Protein 11g (22%) Fat 22g (34%) Saturated Fat 5g (25%) Polyunsaturated Fat 8g Monounsaturated Fat 8g Cholesterol 16mg (5%) Sodium 328mg (14%) Potassium 242mg (7%) Fiber 3g (12%) Sugar 6g (12%) Vitamin A 147IU (3%) Vitamin C 34mg (38%) Calcium 113mg (11%) Iron 3mg (17%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 369

% Daily Value*

Calories 369kcal 18%
Carbohydrates 34g 11%
Protein 11g 22%
Fat 22g 34%
Saturated Fat 5g 25%
Polyunsaturated Fat 8g 47%
Monounsaturated Fat 8g 40%
Cholesterol 16mg 5%
Sodium 328mg 14%
Potassium 242mg 5%
Fiber 3g 12%
Sugar 6g 12%
Vitamin A 147IU 3%
Vitamin C 34mg 38%
Calcium 113mg 11%
Iron 3mg 17%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.