“It’s a smile, it’s a kiss, it’s a sip of wine….it’s summertime!”
Pretty sure Kenny Chesney said it best, it doesn’t get much better than summer. Sun, sand, flip flops…oh yeah and lots and LOTS of fresh fruit!!
Strawberries are probably my absolute favorite fruit during the summer so when I saw this recipe I knew I had found the PERFECT appetizer for my next gathering. Basil gives off such a strong aroma and I love the flavor it has when added to different dishes. It mixed incredibly well with the balsamic vinegar and strawberries, so much that you could even enjoy it without the bread. The great thing about making this is that it only takes about 5 minutes and is so easy! Plus it is sure to impress your friends which is never a bad thing 🙂
I paired this with my favorite bottle of Moscato wine and enjoyed a fabulous evening with my friends.
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Ingredients
- 1 baguette, slice on the diagonal and toasted
- 4 oz. goat cheese at room temperature
- 1 pint fresh strawberries, diced
- 2 Tbsp balsamic vinegar
- 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves, chopped
- 1 packet Stevia in the Raw
Instructions
- In a small bowl, combine strawberries, basil and balsamic vinegar. Spread goat cheese over toasted bread slices and top with strawberry mixture. Enjoy!
Notes
Serving Size: 2 pieces of bruschetta • Calories: 172 • Fat: 3.5 g • Carbs: 27 g • Fiber: 1.5 g • Protein: 6.5 g • WW Points+: 4 pts
Enjoy friends!!
I love that you keep turning me on to new creations! Strawberries and bruschetta is definitely something I wouldn’t ahve come up with!
AND THANK YOU FOR THE AWARD!!
Never thought of using strawberries! I must try this. Anything with goat cheese and I’m in!
I love strawberries, and I really like how you give calorie-wise recipes.. 🙂
Oh, btw, I’d like to invite you to join Weekday Potluck Meme and link up your food entries for the week! 🙂
That’s a great idea! I’ll definitely start trying that, thank you! 🙂
I love your recipes! But, do you ever consider using RAW SUGAR instead of SPLENDA? I notice you recommend Splenda a lot. Splenda can actually yield conflicting results when trying to maintain or lose weight. Your body still wants the calories for the sweetness you put in it (like Diet Soda), so it’ll get those calories eventually to make up for it. Raw sugar isn’t processed food like Splenda is, and it is better for you in the long run – just keep your portions smaller.
Strawberries are my favorite summer fruit as well. This sounds like a fantastic appetizer that I need to try ASAP!
Congrats for your award , you totally deserve it, The strawberries bruschettas loos fabulous is a very good idea for summer evenings
A perfect Summer treat!
looks amazing!
congrats on the award! you deserve it!
I love balsamis with berries! Have you tried it with cherries? I did a chickpea salad with cherries in a balsamic reduction that was so good.