Mediterranean Bruschetta
Quote of the day, "This is the best bruschetta you have ever made." By the husband. I don't disagree. Make these delicious little Mediterranean Bruschetta bites the next time you are having friends around of just chilling yourself. The combination of roasted cherry tomatoes, Spanish cured cheese and balsamic vinegar is classically beautiful. Yes, beautiful!
Servings: 12 servings
Calories: 76kcal
Ingredients
- 1 Baguette cut into 12 slices
- 2 Cups cherry tomatoes
- 12 thin slices of Spanish Cured Cheese
- 1 Garlic clove peeled and cut in half
- 1 Tablespoon olive oil
- Sea salt
- Small bunch of fresh basil roughly torn
- Small handful baby leaf lettuce
- Balsamic reduction for drizzle
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Put the cherry tomatoes in a small roasting tin and drizzle over olive oil. Roast for about 20 minutes. Remove from oven.
- Heat a grill pan over medium to high heat. Rub the garlic on the bread and place the bread slices in the pan. Cook each side for about 2 minutes until it is slightly charred. Remove from grill pan. While the bread is still hot, lay over slices of cheese, baby leaf lettuce and cherry tomatoes. Top with basil, sea salt and a drizzle of balsamic reduction. Serve immediately.
*A note on times provided: appliances vary, any prep and/or cook times provided are estimates only.
Nutrition Facts
Mediterranean Bruschetta
Amount Per Serving (1 piece)
Calories 76
Calories from Fat 18
% Daily Value*
Fat 2g3%
Saturated Fat 1g6%
Cholesterol 1mg0%
Sodium 137mg6%
Potassium 77mg2%
Carbohydrates 12g4%
Fiber 1g4%
Sugar 1g1%
Protein 2g4%
Vitamin A 131IU3%
Vitamin C 6mg7%
Calcium 26mg3%
Iron 1mg6%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.