Balsamic and Strawberry Bruschetta

Goat Cheese Mixture

• 8 oz. Goat Cheese
• 1 Tbsp honey
• 1 large mint leaf, minced

Strawberry Mixture

• 12 large strawberries, cut into large chunks
• 4 Tbsp of J. Olive Co. Basil olive oil
• 4 Tbsp of J. Olive Co. Strawberry Balsamic
• 5 large mint leaves, minced
• Ground black pepper

Toasts

• Loaf of good French Bread, sliced 3/8 in thick
• J. Olive Co. Basil olive oil

Directions:

For the goat cheese:

1. Place goat cheese into a bowl. Mix the ingredients together. Refrigerate until ready to use.
2. For the strawberry mixture:
3. Add your diced strawberries, olive oil, balsamic, black pepper and minced mint into a bowl and mix well.

For the toasts:

1. Evenly brush the bread with Olive Vinegar’s Basil EVOO.
2. Place them on a baking sheet in a preheated 350ºF oven and toast for about 5 minutes, until light golden brown.
3. Let cool to room temperature.

To serve:

1. Thickly smear each piece of bread with the goat cheese.
2. Set each one on a plate.
3. Spoon the strawberry mixture onto the slices of bread.