“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!!
This looks so good…simple and healthy, just what I like!
How simple and so perfect for summer. I love it!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Cheers!
Aww thank you so much everyone!!
@Ramona, I use a Nikon D3000 and just touch up my photos (make them sharper and brighter) using picnik 🙂 Hope this helps!!
You certainly are on fire… you’ve made Top 9 every day, I think. I love this recipe and your photos are gorgeous. I would love to know what camera you use and what software (if any). Amazing!
This is great Kelly! I just made a strawberry balsamic dish! So good. Definitely an addiction this summer!
http://www.fromthelittleyellowkitchen.com/2011/07/27/white-balsamic-mint-fruit-salad/
you are on fire lately with these posts and recipe choices! This is another one that looks amazing!!!!!! I cannot wait to try it! I’ll let you know how it goes!
Congrats on the award, and on the top 9, Klly. This blog really is on fire!
Congrats on the award!
As for the bruschetta: what a great idea! I love the use of strawberries 🙂
Top 9 again!! Congrats! I have never tried goat cheese with strawberries but definitely will!
Love it! A sweet bruschetta is a great idea, looks delicious!