Fresh Herb Tomato Crostini

By fani

Make-Ahead: Prepare the tomato mixture up to two days ahead; cover and store in the refrigerator. Toast bread slices one day ahead; store at room temperature in an airtight container

Ingredients

• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 2 garlic cloves, pressed
• 1 (8.5-oz.) French bread baguette, cut into 1/4-inch-thick slices
• 3 Tbsp. fresh lemon juice
• 2 Tbsp. olive oil
• 1/4 tsp. salt
• 1/8 tsp. pepper
• 1 large tomato, finely chopped
• 3/4 cup finely chopped green onions
• 1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley
• 1 Tbsp. chopped fresh mint
• 1/3 cup feta cheese

Preparation

Step 1

1. Preheat oven to 175°.

2. Stir together olive oil and garlic; brush on 1 side of each bread slices.

3. Place bread slices, garlic sides up, on a baking sheet. Bake 10 to 12 minutes or until lightly toasted.

4. Whisk together lemon juice, olive oil, salt and pepper in a large bowl.

5. Add tomato, green onions,parsley and mint; gently toss to coat.

6. Top each bread slice with tomato mixture (about 2 rounded teaspoonfuls each). Sprinkle with cheese.