Strawberry-salsa-and-goat-cheese bruschetta

When local strawberries are in season for those few glorious weeks, why not try them in new ways? While most people eat them on their own or in desserts, strawberries can also be wonderful in savoury dishes.

This savoury/sweet appetizer is notable for its simple yet rich flavour. Get your goat cheese to room temperature so it will be easier to spread.

Servings: 6

Ingredients

6 slices grilled bread

12 ounces (375 grams) goat cheese

Strawberry salsa

1 cup diced strawberries

1 cup diced tomatoes

Pinch sugar

1 tablespoon lime juice

1 teaspoon finely chopped jalapeno pepper

1/4 cup finely chopped sweet onion such as Vidalia

Pinch freshly ground pepper

2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil

Method

Spread goat cheese over each piece of toast. Combine strawberries, tomatoes, sugar, lime juice, jalapeno, onion and pepper. Stir in basil. Top toasts with salsa.