Fresh Cherry Relish and Goat Cheese Crostini

By stancec44

also good over grilled chicken breast, in rice salad or served with tortilla chips

Ingredients

• 1 cup fresh sweet cherries (about 5-1/2 oz.), pitted and finely chopped
• 1/2 cup finely diced jícama
• 1 medium scallion (white and green parts), very thinly sliced
• 1 tsp. chopped fresh mint
• 1/2 tsp. red wine vinegar
• Pinch of cayenne; more to taste
• Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
• 2-1/2 oz. (1/3 cup) soft fresh goat cheese
• 2-1/2 oz. (1/3 cup) ricotta cheese
• Eight een 1/2-inch-thick baguette slices, toasted

Preparation

Step 1

In a medium bowl, stir the cherries, jícama, scallion, mint, vinegar, and cayenne. Season to taste with salt, black pepper, and more cayenne.

In a small bowl, mix the goat and ricotta cheeses with a pinch each of salt and black pepper. Lightly spread the cheese over each baguette toast and top with the cherry relish.