Strawberry and Feta Bruschetta
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
5 mins
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Additional Time
15 mins
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Total Time
15 mins
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Servings
8
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Calories
89 kcal
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Course
Snacks
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Cuisine
Australian
Strawberry and Feta Bruschetta
Description
Strawberry and Feta Bruschetta starts with strawberries cut into small chunks and gently macerated with white wine vinegar, extra-virgin olive oil, sugar, dried basil, and black pepper. The mixture softens and develops tangy-sweet flavors over 15 minutes.
French bread slices are brushed with olive oil and grilled or toasted until golden with slight charring. Then they are topped with the strawberry mixture stirred together with crumbled feta and fresh basil leaves, which add herbaceous freshness and salty creaminess.
The contrast of the sweet-tart strawberries, salty feta, and crunchy bread creates a multi-textured bite ideal for an appetizer or light snack. Serve immediately to enjoy the textures and flavors at their best.
Ingredients
- 2 cups strawberries
- 1 tablespoon white wine vinegar
- 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil EVOO
- 1 ½ teaspoon sugar
- ⅛ tsp black pepper
- ¼ teaspoon basil dried
- 8 lices French bread
- 2 tablespoon olive oil
- ½ cup feta cheese
- ¼ cup basil fresh leaves
Instructions
- Cut the strawberries into small chunks and place in a glass bowl.
- Add the vinegar, EVOO, sugar, black pepper and dried basil.
- Stir them gently and then put them to one side for 15 minutes to macerate.
- Heat a a griddle pan over a medium-high heat.
- Brush both sides of the bread slices with olive oil. Then grill for 1-2 minutes a side until they are golden with slight charring.
- Crumble the feta into the strawberry mixture, add the basil leaves and stir gently to combine.
- Pile the toasts with the strawberry mixture and drizzle over a small amount of the soaking liquid.
- Serve immediately.
Notes
- Feta is salty enough that extra salt usually isn't needed; add any salt on top when serving if desired.
- Serve the bruschetta immediately to preserve basil leaf freshness and bread crispness.
- Use fresh basil leaves to maximize flavor contrast with the sweet strawberries.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 8Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 89 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 89kcal | 4% |
| Carbohydrates | 4g | 1% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 7g | 11% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 8mg | 3% |
| Sodium | 111mg | 5% |
| Potassium | 60mg | 1% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 80IU | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 21.3mg | 24% |
| Calcium | 53mg | 5% |
| Iron | 0.3mg | 2% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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