Grilled Goat Cheese Bruschetta

Grilled Goat Cheese Bruschetta is toasted on the barbecue grill, smeared with creamy Goat Cheese, and topped with a bright, flavorful Tomato, Kalamata Olive, and Herb Salad.

Whether you enjoy it as antipasto or along side a succulent piece of grilled chicken, you won’t want to miss this Grill Season treat that takes Bruschetta to the next level!

Bruschetta is an Italian antipasto that consists of grilled bread with garlic, olive oil, and salt.  There are unlimited options for topping brushetta and crostini.  My Grilled Goat Cheese Bruschetta version came about several summers ago when my garden was overflowing with tomatoes and herbs and I needed something new to temp the family.  Also, I was craving my one of my favorite pizzas that has roasted garlic cloves, kalamata olives, and little dabs of goat cheese…..so good!

It’s simple to prepare, is versatile enough to be an appetizer, side dish, or even a meatless main.  It’s as gorgeous to look at as it is to eat and the combination of flavors, especially when cooked on the grill, will wow your guests or your family.

The Tomato, Kalamata Olive, and Herb salad comes together easily with the diced tomato of your choice, kalamata olives, shallot, garlic, Italian flat leaf parsley, garlic, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.  This can marinate on the counter while preparing the remainder of the meal.

The toasts are made by slicing a French baguette in 1/2″ slices.  Brush both sides with olive oil that has minced garlic, salt, and pepper mixed in in.

Grill the bread slices briefly over the flame, flipping once until toasted on both sides.

Arrange the toasts single layer on a cookie sheet and spread about 2 teaspoons of goat cheese on each piece.  Place the whole cookie sheet on the grill and close the lid for about 2 minutes.  The goat cheese will soften and melt slightly.

Immediately top the warm toasts with the Tomato, Kalamata Olive, and Herb Salad and serve.

This particular night we had Grilled Goat Cheese Bruschetta with a slow-roasted, spice rubbed grilled chicken that cooked for about an hour on indirect heat while I prepped the Bruschetta.

If you loved Grilled Goat Cheese Bruschetta, leave me a review below.   If you love goat cheese as much as I do, make sure you check out my Truffled Goat Cheese & Arugula Pizza with Roasted Garlic.

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Grilled Goat Cheese Bruschetta

Grilled Goat Cheese Bruschetta is toasted on the barbecue grill, smeared with creamy Goat Cheese, and topped with a bright, flavor-packed Tomato, Kalamata Olive, and Herb Salad.

Course Appetizer

Cuisine Italian

Keyword Grilled Goat Cheese Bruschetta

Prep Time 10 minutes

Cook Time 10 minutes

Total Time 20 minutes

Servings 6

Author Jennifer Grissom

Ingredients

Tomato, Kalamata Olive, and Herb Salad

• 1.5 cups diced/halved tomato of choice
• 1/2 cup chopped kalamata olives
• 1/4 cup chopped Italian flat leaf parlsey plus any other fresh herbs on hand
• 1 shallot minced
• 2 garlic cloved minced
• 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
• 1-2 tablespoons fresh squeezed lemon juice juice from 1/2 of a lemon
• kosher salt and fresh cracked pepper to taste

Bruschetta

• 1 French Baugette
• 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
• 2 cloves garlic minced
• 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1/4 teaspoon fresh cracked pepper
• 4 ounces goat cheese

Instructions

Tomato, Kalamata Olive, and Herb Salad

1. Combine all salad ingredients and let marinate at room temperature until ready to use.
   

French Baguette/Bruschetta Preparation

1. Slice the baguette into 1/2" slices
   

2. Combine the olive oil, garlic, salt, and pepper in a small bowl.
   

3. Brush both sides of the baugette slices with the olive oil mixture.

4. Place on the grill over direct heat, flipping once until both sides are toasted.

5. Distribute toasts on a cookie sheet and spread each toast slice with 2 teaspoons to 1 tablespoon of goat cheese.
   

6. Place entire cookie sheet on the grill with the lid covered for about 2 minutes to warm and soften the goat cheese.
   

7. Top each toast with a spoonful of the Tomato, Kalamata Olive, and Herb Salad and serve.