Strawberry Pistachio Crostinis

By Connie

A sweet-salty combination, this is a delicious appetizer.

Ingredients

• 1 baguette, cut on diagonal into 18 slices
• 1 tablespoon plus 1/2 teaspoon olive oil
• 2 garlic cloves, peeled, halved
• 1 cup sliced strawberries
• 1 cup arugula
• 1/3 cup crumbled goat cheese
• 1/2 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
• Pinch of salt
• Freshly ground black pepper
• 1 ounce Parmesan cheese, thinly shaved
• 3 tablespoons salted shelled pistachios, chopped
• Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
• Toss baguette slices with 1 tablespoon oil. Arrange on baking sheet. Bake until golden brown, turning once, about 8 to 10 minutes.
• Remove baguette slices from oven. Rub each with cut side of garlic.
• Combine strawberries, arugula, goat cheese, lemon juice and remaining 1/2 teaspoon olive oil. Season with salt and pepper.
• Spoon over toasted baguette slices. Sprinkle with Parmesan and pistachios.

Preparation

Step 1

Preheat oven to 400 degrees.

Toss baguette slices with 1 tablespoon oil. Arrange on baking sheet. Bake until golden brown, turning once, about 8 to 10 minutes.

Remove baguette slices from oven. Rub each with cut side of garlic.

Combine strawberries, arugula, goat cheese, lemon juice and remaining 1/2 teaspoon olive oil. Season with salt and pepper.

Spoon over toasted baguette slices. Sprinkle with Parmesan and pistachios.