Goat Cheese Crostini With Grape Salsa
June 14, 2010 in Dips, Spreads & Sauces, Ethnic Recipes, Recipes, Sides
Ingredients
- 1 cup red grapes, diced
- 1 cup blue and/or black grapes, diced
- 1/2 small red onion, finely chopped
- 1 jalapeño pepper, finely chopped
- 3 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro or flat-leaf parsley, plus leaves for garnish
- 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 4 slices whole grain bread, quartered, OR 1 baguette, thinly sliced into 16 pieces
- 6 ounces herbed goat cheese, slightly softened
- 1/3 cup Hellmann’s® or Best Foods® Real Mayonnaise
Preparation
- Combine grapes, onion, jalapeño pepper, cilantro and vinegar in medium bowl. Season, if desired, with salt and pepper. Let stand at least 30 minutes.
- Preheat oven to 375°. Arrange bread on large baking sheet in a single layer and bake, turning once, 8 minutes or until lightly golden brown and crisp on both sides. Remove and let cool.
- Combine goat cheese with mayonnaise in small bowl until smooth. Season, if desired, with salt and pepper. Evenly spread cheese mixture onto crostinis, then top with grape salsa.
Serves
6 servings
