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Bruschetta with Tomato and Creamy Feta
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Toasted bruschetta topped with whipped lemon feta and a flavorful tomato topping featuring tomatoes, garlic, basil, balsamic vinegar, olive oil, salt and pepper.
Course
Appetizers & Side Dishes
Cuisine
Italian
Prep Time
20
minutes
mins
Cook Time
5
minutes
mins
Total Time
25
minutes
mins
Servings
24
Calories
298
Author
Dianna--In Fine Taste
Ingredients
For Bruschetta
1
long French baguette
1
Tablespoon
olive oil
For Creamy Feta
1
cup
crumbled feta cheese
¼
cup
cream cheese
1
Tablespoon
olive oil
2
Tablespoons
fresh squeezed lemon juice
1
Tablespoon
lemon zest
¼
teaspoon
black pepper
For Tomato Topping
2
cloves
fresh garlic
minced
3
Tablespoons
shallots
minced
2
Tablespoons
balsamic vinegar
2
Tablespoons
olive oil
1
teaspoon
salt
1
teaspoon
pepper
2
pounds
ripe garden tomatoes
diced to ¼ inch
3
Tablespoons
fresh basil leaves
cut in chiffonade ribbons
20 to 25
½-inch-thick diagonal baguette slices, toasted
For garnish
2
Tablespoons
extra fresh basil leaves
cut in ribbons (for garnish)
Instructions
Bruschetta
Preheat oven to 425 degrees Fahrenheit. Slice a baguette into ½ inch, slightly diagonal slices with a serrated knife and place on cookie sheet(s).
Brush olive oil lightly over each slice of bread. Place in oven for 5-6 minutes or until lightly toasted.
Creamy Feta
Place feta and cream cheese in the bowl of food processor with metal blade. Pulse until blended.
Add ¼ cup olive oil, lemon juice, lemon zest, and ¼ teaspoon pepper and process until blended.
Tomato Topping
Cut tomatoes to ¼ inch dice and place in colander to drain for 10 minutes.
Combine garlic, shallots and vinegar in a bowl. Mix in olive oil, salt and pepper. Add diced tomatoes and basil ribbons, then stir gently.
To Assemble
Spread each bread slice with about 1 teaspoon creamed feta mixture.
Place 1 Tablespoon of tomato atop feta (use a slotted spoon to remove extra liquid). Sprinkle with extra basil ribbons to serve.
Notes
Make tomato topping about an hour before serving so flavors can blend.
You can also serve separate bowls of bruschetta, feta and tomato mixture and let guests assemble their own.
Nutrition
Serving:
1
/24
|
Calories:
298
kcal
|
Carbohydrates:
49
g
|
Protein:
11
g
|
Fat:
7
g
|
Saturated Fat:
2
g
|
Polyunsaturated Fat:
4
g
|
Cholesterol:
8
mg
|
Sodium:
737
mg
|
Fiber:
3
g
|
Sugar:
6
g