Watermelon Feta Bruschetta
Courtesy of National Watermelon Promotion Board 16 Servings • 15 Min. Prep Time • 10 Min. Cook Time| Ingredients |
|---|
| 2 Tbsp. olive oil (preferably extra-virgin) |
| 2 c. diced watermelon |
| 1 c. feta cheese, cut into fine diced cubes |
| 2 Tbsp. minced fresh chives |
| 2 Tbsp. minced fresh mint |
| 4 tsp. balsamic vinegar, or to taste |
|
|
| For 16 toasts: |
| 1 24-in.-long loaf of crusty Italian or French bread |
| 1 garlic clove |
| 1/4 c. extra-virgin olive oil |
Directions:
1. In a bowl toss together olive oil, watermelon, cheese, chives, mint, vinegar, and salt and pepper to taste and mound about 1 Tbsp. on oiled side of each toast.
2. To make toasts: Prepare grill or preheat broiler. With a serrated knife cut bread crosswise into 1/2-in.-thick slices. Combine the oil and garlic together and spread it on one side of the cut bread. Arrange bread slices in one layer in a shallow baking pan and bake in middle of oven until golden, about 10 min.
* Recipe Courtesy of The National Watermelon Promotion Board
