Mediterranean Bruschetta with Lemon Goat Cheese Spread
Make this Mediterranean Bruschetta with Lemon Goat Cheese Spread appetizer that is sure to be a fan favorite!
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 loaf of ciabatta bread sliced into small crostini's
- 2 ounces of unsalted butter
- 3 finely minced cloves of garlic
- 3 cups of assorted cherry tomatoes cut into quarters
- 1/2 cup of sliced Nicoise olives
- 1/2 small diced small red onion
- 3 tablespoons of chiffonade fresh basil
- 3 tablespoons of balsamic vinegar
- 3 tablespoons of olive oil
- 3 ounces of softened goat cheese
- zest of 1 lemon
- juice of 1 lemon
- 3 tablespoons of chopped fresh oregano
- Kosher salt and fresh cracked pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a small bowl combine the butter and garlic and brush one side of the sliced of ciabatta bread. Transfer to a sheet pan lined with parchment paper and bake in the oven on 350° for 20 minutes or until golden brown.
- Next, in a separate small bowl whisk together the goat cheese, lemon zest, lemon juice, oregano and salt and pepper until combined and set aside.
- In another large bowl mix together tomatoes, olives, onions, basil, vinegar, olive oil and salt and pepper until completely combined.
- To Plate: spread a small amount of the goat cheese spread onto a ciabatta crostini with a tablespoon of the tomato olive mixture on top. Enjoy!
Nutrition
Calories: 2845kcalCarbohydrates: 364gProtein: 82gFat: 122gSaturated Fat: 52gCholesterol: 161mgSodium: 5144mgPotassium: 1334mgFiber: 20gSugar: 23gVitamin A: 5320IUVitamin C: 109.9mgCalcium: 509mgIron: 11.3mg