Mixed Summer Berry Goat Cheese Crostini
Mix and match your favourite summer berries to make this easy berry crostini recipe!
Just a few simple ingredients bring this easy appetizer together that is perfect for summer gatherings.
It makes a great breakfast or brunch dish too!
I’ve been LOVING all the fresh berries from my online grocery orders from Community Natural Foods so I had to share this summer recipe with you!
Direct from the Community Natural Food’s blog, this Berry Crostini is sure to delight. Just a few simple ingredients like a baguette, strawberries & blueberries, honey, balsamic and goat cheese bring this easy appetizer together.
I love to serve this as a ‘make your own’ crostini with the ingredients separate on a serving board BUT you can also serve these mixed berry crostini completely put together too.
It’s such a versatile dish that you can mix and match your favourite berries to your heart’s content!
Mixed Summer Berry Goat Cheese Crostini Recipe
Ingredients
- 6 strawberries, sliced
- 1/2 cup blueberries
- 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar
- 2 tbsp liquid honey
- 10 slices baguette 1/2 inch thick, sliced diagonally or horizontally
- 4 oz log goat cheese, softened
- fresh basil or mint for garnish
- olive oil
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil over medium heat in a large pot.
- Add in the garlic and onion and sauté for 5-7 minutes until they start to brown.
- Add in your frozen peas, salt and pepper and stir occasionally, for about 1 minute.
- Next, pour in the vegetable broth and turn the heat up to high for about 5 minutes until it comes to a boil.
- Remove the pot from the oven and let sit 5-10 minutes to cool slightly.
- Then, blend the soup in the pot using an immersion blender or in batches using a stand blender.
- Once the soup is blended, heat on medium-low in the pot for about 5 minutes, taste and add additional salt and pepper to your liking.
- Serve with a drizzle of greek yogurt, your favourite crackers or grilled cheese!
Notes
- Chicken tacos: serve chicken with grilled tortillas, avocados, salsa, fresh cilantro, cabbage coleslaw mix and cilantro.
- Chicken bowls: serve with rice, pickled onions and cilantro.
- Serve with grilled veggies and your favourite grain.
- Chicken burrito bowls: serve with brown rice, black beans, chopped romaine lettuce, corn, avocado and shredded cheese.
- Make these barbecue chicken nachos with this chili lime chicken for an extra boost of flavour!
May I suggest pairing these berry crostini with a crisp glass of rosé too making it the ultimate summer bite?!
However you choose to enjoy this appetizer I am sending a big cheers to you in hopes that you’re enjoying them in person with family and friends this summer.
Want more summer-inspired recipes?
Zucchini Fritters with Garlic Yogurt Dipping Sauce
Grilled Peaches with Oat Crumble & Vanilla Ice Cream
Until the next cooking adventure,
Jess
Disclaimer: Thank you to Community Natural Foods for sponsoring this post. Thank you for supporting the brands that I support. All opinions are my own. Recipe originally appeared on Community Natural Foods website and posted to Instagram.
