Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cups sliced fresh strawberries
  • 1 nectarine, diced
  • 1 cup quartered grape tomatoes
  • 3 tablespoons thinly sliced fresh basil
  • 1 shallot, minced
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • 1 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 (12-oz.) French bread baguette
  • 1 (10.5-oz.) goat cheese log, softened

Method

  • Preheat oven to 375°. Stir together strawberries, nectarine, grape tomatoes, basil, minced shallot, olive oil, balsamic vinegar, sugar, freshly ground pepper, and salt.
  • Split baguette in half; cut each half crosswise into 4 equal pieces. Spread cut sides of bread with goat cheese. Place bread pieces on a baking sheet, and bake 13 to 15 minutes or until thoroughly heated. Remove from oven, and top with strawberry mixture. Cut into 2-inch slices.