Cherry Bruschetta

Ingredients:

• 18 slices (1/2-inch thick) small baguette-style bread
• 1 tablespoon olive oil, divided
• 1-1/2 cups pitted fresh dark sweet cherries, coarsely chopped
• 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
• 1/4 cup diced yellow sweet pepper
• 2 tablespoons finely chopped green onions
• 2 tablespoons lime juice
• 1 teaspoon grated lime peel
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic salt
• 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 4 ounces fresh mozzarella cheese
• 2 tablespoons thinly sliced fresh basil

Instructions:

Toast one side of baguette slices at 350°F 5 minutes. Turn slices, brush with olive oil and bake 5 minutes longer. Combine cherries, cilantro, pepper, green onions, lime juice, lime peel, salt, pepper, and remaining olive oil; mix well. Top each slice of baguette with a thin slice of fresh mozzarella cheese, a heaping tablespoon of cherry mixture and sliced basil. Serve warm or cold. Makes 18 appetizers.

Appetizer, Vegetarian, Quick, Easy