Tomato Peach Crostini with Hot Bacon Dressing
The perfect appetizer to highlight summer peaches and tomatoes...feels fancy but is so simple and delicious!
Servings: 8
Calories: 468kcal
Ingredients
Dressing
- 6 thick-cut slices of bacon, chopped
- 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons champagne or white balsamic vinegar
- 1 tablespoon fig preserves or honey
- 1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped
- chili flakes
- kosher salt and black pepper
Crostini
- 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, chopped
- 1 sourdough or french baguette, sliced
- 1 log goat cheese, at room temperature
- 2 peaches, chopped or sliced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
Instructions
- 1. To make the dressing. Combine all ingredients except the bacon in a glass jar and whisk until smooth.2. Cook the bacon in a large skillet over medium heat until crisp. Drain onto a paper towel. Stir the bacon into the dressing.3. Preheat your grill to high heat or preheat your oven to 400° F. 4. To make the crostini. Mix the olive oil, garlic, and a pinch of salt. Place the bread on a baking sheet and rub/drizzle with the garlic oil. Place the bread on the grill and grill both sides for 2-3 minutes per side or until lightly toasted. Remove from the grill.5. Toss the peaches and tomatoes with a few tablespoons of dressing. Spread the goat cheese over the warm bread. Top with the dressing, peaches/tomatoes, and fresh basil. Drizzle over the remaining dressing.
Nutrition
Calories: 468kcal