Bocconcini & Strawberry Bruschetta

Name: Bocconcini & Strawberry Bruschetta
Prep time: 40 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 48
Cuisine: Mediterranean, Italian, European
Ingredients: 3 Tbsps balsamic vinegar; 227 grams carton bocconcini (fresh mozzarella balls), drained and sliced; 48 slices French bread baguette (1/4 inch thick); 1 Tbsp minced fresh gingerroot; 1 Tbsp lemon juice; 1 Tbsp maple syrup; 1 teaspoon pepper; 120 grams spring mix salad greens; 12 fresh strawberries, sliced; 55 milliliters walnut oil; 1 Tbsp water

Need a lacto ovo vegetarian hor d'oeuvre? Bocconcini & Strawberry Bruschetta could be an outstanding recipe to try. This recipe serves 48. One portion of this dish contains about 8g of protein, 4g of fat, and a total of 200 calories. Mother's Day will be even more special with this recipe. A mixture of balsamic vinegar, carton bocconcini, pepper, and a handful of other ingredients are all it takes to make this recipe so flavorful. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes roughly 40 minutes. If you like this recipe, you might also like recipes such as Bruschetta, Bocconcini, Basil and Prosciutto Appetizer, Cherry Tomato, Bocconcini and Basil Bruschetta, and Strawberry Bruschetta.

Instructions

In a small bowl, combine the first seven ingredients.

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Pour 1/3 cup into a small resealable plastic bag.

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Add the cheese; seal bag and turn to coat. Refrigerate for 30 minutes. Cover and refrigerate remaining vinaigrette.

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Vinaigrette

Cheese

Meanwhile, place baguette slices on an ungreased baking sheet.

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Baguette

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Bake at 350° for 8-10 minutes or until crisp.

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Drain and discard marinade from cheese.

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Marinade

Cheese

Combine marinated cheese and strawberries.

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Strawberries

Cheese

Top toasts with salad greens and cheese mixture; drizzle with reserved vinaigrette.

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Greens

Vinaigrette

Cheese

Serve immediately.

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Servings:

3Tbsps

balsamic vinegar 227grams

carton bocconcini (fresh mozzarella balls), drained and sliced 48slices

French bread baguette (1/4 inch thick)1Tbsp

minced fresh gingerroot 1Tbsp

lemon juice 1Tbsp

maple syrup 1teaspoon

pepper 120grams

spring mix salad greens 12

fresh strawberries, sliced 55milliliters

walnut oil 1Tbsp

water

Recommended wine: Sparkling Wine, Chianti, Verdicchio, Sparkling Rose, Trebbiano

Bruschetta works really well with Sparkling Wine, Chianti, and Verdicchio. If you're serving a selection of appetizers, you can't go wrong with these. Both are very food friendly and complement a variety of flavors. One wine you could try is Bollinger Brut Special Cuvee. It has 4.2 out of 5 stars and a bottle costs about 60 dollars.

Bollinger Brut Special Cuvee

A golden color, distinctive of black grape varieties. Very fine bubbles. On the nose, it has a beautiful aromatic complexity, ripe fruit and spicy aromas, with hints of roasted apples, apple compote and peaches. On the palate, there is a subtle combination of structure, length and vivacity. The bubbles are like velvet. Flavors of pear, brioche and spicy aromas, notes of fresh walnut.Pair with all fish, especially sushi and sashimi, shellfish such as shrimp, prawns, crayfish and grilled lobster, poultry and white meat, cashews, parmesan or prosciutto.