Strawberry Nectarine Bruschetta

A recipe for Strawberry Nectarine Bruschetta! Toasted baguette slices are covered in a sweet and savory combination of strawberries, cherry tomatoes, nectarines, and goat cheese.

I first came across the inspiration for this Strawberry Nectarine Bruschetta over on Joyful Healthy Eats and they are such a fun summertime appetizer, snack, or even brunch option!

Slices of grilled bread are topped with goat cheese, then a mixture of nectarines, strawberries, and cherry tomatoes in a light olive oil balsamic dressing.

The resulting combination of sweet and savory is so light and refreshing.

The only cooking required is grilling or toasting the bread! The strawberries, nectarines, and tomatoes are simply tossed in the dressing and just need a few minutes to rest at room temperature.

So overall, everything comes together in about 30 minutes.

A Few Strawberry Nectarine Bruschetta Tips

While I prepared the Bruschette with a baguette, it can be made with a crusty, rustic Italian-style bread. Cut the bread into 1/2 inch (1.25 centimeter) slices on the diagonal to create more surface area for the toppings.

I used an indoor grill pan to toast the bread on each side, but you can also broil the slices or bake them in a 400˚F (200˚C) oven until golden brown and crisp. Keep an eye on the bread while toasting. They will quickly turn from beautifully golden to burnt.

Take care when rubbing the garlic over the toasted baguette slices. A little goes a long way.

I quartered the strawberries, but they can be diced if on the larger side.

Season the mixture with salt and pepper immediately before serving. If desired, drizzle a little more olive oil or honey over the top.

Don’t love mint? You can swap it for fresh basil or another favorite fresh herb. The goat cheese can also be traded for ricotta.

Looking for more recipes with strawberries?

Try my:

• Korean Strawberry Milk
• Roasted Strawberry Parfaits
• Baked Strawberry Donuts

Strawberry Nectarine Bruschetta Recipe

Adapted from Joyful Healthy Eats

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Strawberry Nectarine Bruschetta

A recipe for Strawberry Nectarine Bruschetta! Toasted baguette slices are covered in a sweet and savory combination of strawberries, cherry tomatoes, nectarines, and goat cheese.

Course Appetizer

Cuisine N/A

Keyword appetizer, bruschetta, cheese, cherry tomato, fruit, goat cheese, nectarine, strawberries, strawberry

Prep Time 15 minutes minutes

Cook Time 3 minutes minutes

Resting Time: 15 minutes minutes

Total Time 33 minutes minutes

Servings 20 Bruschette

Ingredients

• 8 ounces (227 grams) fresh strawberries hulled and quartered
• 5 ounces (142 grams) cherry tomatoes quartered
• 1 nectarine diced
• 3 tablespoons (44 milliliters) olive oil
• 1 tablespoon (15 milliliters) balsamic vinegar
• 1 tablespoon (15 milliliters) honey
• 1 baguette
• 1 clove garlic peeled and halved
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• Pinch freshly ground black pepper
• 4 ounces (113 grams) goat cheese
• 1/4 cup (10 grams) fresh mint leaves thinly sliced, for garnish

Instructions

• In a large bowl, combine the strawberry, cherry tomato, and nectarine pieces.
• Add the olive oil, balsamic vinegar, and honey. Gently toss to coat, then set aside at room temperature for 15 minutes to blend the flavors.
• Cut the baguette diagonally into 1/2 inch (1.25 centimeter) thick slices.
• Heat the slices on a grill pan or under a broiler until toasted on each side.
• Lightly rub the top side of the toasted bread slices with the garlic clove.
• Spread or crumble the goat cheese over the toasted slices.
• Season the fruit mixture with salt and pepper. Adjust seasonings to taste.
• Use a slotted spoon to transfer the fruit to each of the cheese covered bread slices.
• Garnish with thinly sliced mint and serve immediately.