Italian Bruschetta and Goats Cheese
A wonderful summery savory sweet and tart bite that will satisfy all.
Ingredients
- 1 Italian baguette
- 6 large tomatoes
- 150 g goats cheese
- 1 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 Tbsp balsamic vinegar to taste
- 2 garlic cloves minced
- 3 tsp local honey
- 10 basil leaves
- 1/2 tsp Salt
- 1/2 tsp Pepper
Instructions
- Bring a saucepan of water to the boil. Cross hatch the bottom of the tomatoes with a sharp knife and blanch the tomatoes in the boiling water for 2 minutes. Remove and when cool to touch peel the skin from the tomatoes.
- Quarter the tomatoes and remove pulp and seed. Dice the flesh and add to a bowl.
- Mince the garlic gloves and finely chop the basil leaves. Combine with the diced tomatoes, extra virgin olive oil, balsamic vinegar, salt and pepper.
- Slice the baguette and grill
- Spread goats cheese on the grilled slice and top with the tomato salsa &
- For a more rounded balanced flavour, drizzle honey over the salsa.
- Enjoy!
Notes
Drizzle local honey over the bruschetta to balance and round out the savory sour flavour profile of the salsa. This makes for a great starter course.