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.
Prep Time10 minutes mins
Cook Time10 minutes mins
Total Time20 minutes mins
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: Italian
Keyword: Grilled Goat Cheese Bruschetta
Servings: 10
Calories: 271kcal
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 parsley or basil plus any other fresh herbs on hand
- 2 tablespoons shallot, minced
- 1 garlic cloved, minced
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon fresh squeezed lemon juice
- kosher salt and fresh cracked pepper to taste
Bruschetta
- 1 French Baguette
- 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
Tomato, Kalamata Olive, and Herb Salad
French Baguette/Bruschetta Preparation
Slice the baguette into 1/2" slices
Combine the olive oil, garlic, salt, and pepper in a small bowl.
Brush both sides of the baugette slices with the olive oil mixture.
Place on the grill over direct heat, flipping once until both sides are toasted.
Distribute toasts on a cookie sheet and spread each toast slice with 2 teaspoons to 1 tablespoon of goat cheese.
Place entire cookie sheet on the grill with the lid covered for about 2 minutes to warm and soften the goat cheese.
Top each toast with a spoonful of the Tomato, Kalamata Olive, and Herb Salad and serve.
Calories: 271kcal | Carbohydrates: 24g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 5mg | Sodium: 470mg | Potassium: 120mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 455IU | Vitamin C: 6.2mg | Calcium: 43mg | Iron: 1.9mg