Strawberry and Cherry Bruschetta

A summer take on a traditional bruschetta, with fresh fruit

Recipe inspired by Angela Liddon

As the warmer months are upon us, we look for delicious meals and snacks that can be shared outdoors with fresh ingredients. This fruit bruschetta is a take on the traditional tomato version. You won’t be disappointed, give this a try!  

Makes 4 Servings 

What You Need 

Strawberry and Cherry Bruschetta Ingredients:

• 1 cup fresh cherries pitted and finely chopped 
• 3 cups fresh strawberries, hulled and finely chopped 
• ¼ cup fresh basil leaves minced 
• ¼ cup fresh mint leaves minced 
• 3 tbsp red onion finely chopped  
• 4 tsp balsamic vinegar  
• 1 fresh baguette sliced into 1-inch rounds  
• 2 tbsp olive oil  
• Balsamic glaze for drizzling   

How to Make the Strawberry and Cherry Bruschetta Recipe

1. Preheat oven to 450 degrees F  
2. In a large bowl combine cherries, strawberries, basil, mint, onion and vinegar. Set the bruschetta topping aside for 10-15 minutes so the flavours can develop.   
3. Brush one side of each piece of bread with oil and place the oil side down on a large cookie sheet. Bake for 5-7 minutes, watching closely, until golden.   
4. Spoon the bruschetta topping onto toasted bread. Drizzle each piece with some balsamic reduction, serve and enjoy!  

If you tried this strawberry and cherry bruschetta  recipe, let us know your thoughts down below in the comments or tag us on Facebook and Instagram @healthstandnutrition! We’d love to see how it turned out for you!

Nutrients per serving: 

342 Calories
25 g Carbohydrates
7 g Protein
8 g Fat
5 g Fibre 

Looking for more summer recipes to enjoy under the sun?