Best Tomato And Ricotta Salata Bruschetta Recipes

TOMATO AND RICOTTA SALATA BRUSCHETTA

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This tomato bruschetta with ricotta salata is a perfect appetizer for dinner parties and a definite crowd pleaser.

Provided by KSANFORD

Categories Appetizers and Snacks Bruschetta Recipes

Time 25m

Yield 14

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

1 loaf Italian bread, cut into 1/2-inch diagonal slices
6 cloves garlic, halved
6 medium tomatoes, seeded and cut into 1/2-inch pieces
1 (4 ounce) package ricotta salata, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
1 tablespoon finely chopped red onion
1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil
¼ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper

Steps:

Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Place bread slices on a baking sheet.
Bake in the preheated oven until toasted, about 5 minutes. Rub 1 side of the bread with the cut garlic.
Toss tomatoes, ricotta salata, olive oil, vinegar, onion, basil, salt, and pepper together in a bowl. Divide evenly over bread.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 182 calories, Carbohydrate 27.2 g, Cholesterol 7.2 mg, Fat 5.4 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 5.9 g, SaturatedFat 1.9 g, Sodium 415.4 mg, Sugar 2.5 g

TOMATO AND RICOTTA SALATA BRUSCHETTA

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Categories Cheese Tomato Broil Cocktail Party Quick & Easy Summer Grill/Barbecue Chive Gourmet

Yield Makes 16 bruschetta

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

2 large shallots, sliced thin
1 tablespoon olive oil (preferably extra-virgin)
2 cups chopped seeded vine-ripened tomato
2 ounces ricotta salata (firm salted sheep's milk cheese) or feta, cut into fine dice (about 1/3 cup)
2 tablespoons minced fresh chives, or to taste
2 teaspoons balsamic vinegar, or to taste
For 16 toasts:
a 24-inch-long loaf of crust Italian or French bread
1 garlic clove
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil

Steps:

In a small skillet cook shallots in oil over moderate heat, stirring, until softened. Stir in tomato and salt and pepper to taste and cook, stirring, 30 seconds, or until just heated through. In a bowl toss together tomato mixture with cheese, chives, vinegar, and salt and pepper to taste and mound about 1 tablespoon on oiled side of each toast.
To make toasts:
Prepare grill or preheat broiler.
With a serrated knife cut bread crosswise into 1/2-inch-thick slices. Grill slices on a rack set about 4 inches over glowing coals 1 to 1 1/2 minutes on each side, or until golden brown and crisp outside but still soft inside. Alternatively, slices may be broiled in batches under a broiler about 4 inches from heat 1 to 1 1/2 minutes or until golden. Rub toasts with garlic on one side and lightly brush same side with oil. Toasts may be made 1 week ahead and kept in an airtight container. Makes about 45 toasts.