Labor Day Strawberry Balsamic Bruschetta
A fresh and elegant appetizer perfect for Labor Day. Crispy baguette slices topped with creamy ricotta, sweet strawberries, and a tangy balsamic drizzle.
Equipment
- Baking Sheet
Ingredients
Baguette
- 1 whole wheat baguette cut into 1" slices
- 1/4 cup + 2 tsp extra-virgin olive oil divided
Topping
- 2 cups part-skim ricotta
- 2 tsp kosher salt
- 1 tsp freshly ground black pepper
- 2 cups strawberries chopped
- 2 Tbsp fresh basil thinly sliced
- Balsamic glaze for serving
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F.
- Arrange the baguette slices on a baking sheet and drizzle with 1/4 cup of olive oil. Bake until they are golden and crispy, about 10 minutes.
- In a small bowl, mix the ricotta with the remaining 2 teaspoons of olive oil, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Spread a generous amount of the ricotta mixture onto each toasted baguette slice. Top evenly with the chopped strawberries.
- Finish by sprinkling fresh basil over the top and drizzling with balsamic glaze. Serve immediately.
Notes
Nutrition per serving: Calories: 391, Total Carbs: 34g, Net Carbs: 30g, Fats: 22g, Protein: 14g.
