Cheese and tomato on toast ! (Feta and cherry tomato bruschetta) (Starters)

Member Name: takeachance

Product:	Starters
Date:	16/04/09 (502 review reads)
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Advantages: Easy to make, very tasty, starter, party food or snack.

Disadvantages: Not easy to stop at one! a little more salt than the dr ordered!

FETA AND CHERRY TOMATO BRUSCHETTA

You will need

A ciabatta loaf
pk Feta cheese
cherry tomatos
garlic clove
olive oil
balsamic vinegar
salt
finely chopped basil (garnish only not necessary)

As this is just a starter Id say a slice of bread per person is adequate.
Lightly toast the bread, I do this on an oven tray in the oven so that they are all ready together and usually the oven is on anyway!
In the meantime dice the feta, halve the cherry tomatoes and pop into a bowl. Dress with olive oil, balsamic vinegar and salt (remember that the feta is already salty though).
When the bread is ready cut the garlic clove in half to release the flavour and simply run the clove over the bread.
Place the bread on the serving dish that youre going to use (they are messy to move from plate to plate) and spoon over the feta and tomato.
Because the balsamic obviously makes everything dark in colour I think that sprinkled basil looks striking on this easy starter but obviously this is not to everyones taste!

This is so easy to make, makes the mouth water and really gets your guests drinking and the party started!
If you prefer less salt you can substitute the feta for mozzarella (the little balls look good halved against the halved cherry tomatos.
If youre not a herb fan and the basil doesnt appeal but youd still like some green on the plate then serve with a couple of olives on the side.

Be careful not to over-serve on this starter as it is bread and has been known to fill your guests up before you serve the main!

These are great to serve at a party too as well as a starter.

Buon Appetito!

Summary: mouth wateringly tasty treat that just shouts for a glass of wine