Photo: Mediterranean Bruschetta Recipe
Ingredients
For the bread:
- 1 pound ciabatta bread loaf, cut into 1/2-inch wide slices (about 16)
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1lemon, juiced (about 3 tablespoons)
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
For the topping:
- 1 (15-ounce) container whole milk ricotta cheese
- 2 large tomatoes, seeded and diced (about 2 cups)
- 3 tablespoons finely chopped fresh mint leaves, plus more for garnish
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
For the bread:
Directions
Place a grill pan over medium-high heat or preheat a gas or charcoal grill. Drizzle the bread slices with olive oil. Grill the bread until golden on both sides, about 2 to 3 minutes per side. Remove the bread, and squeeze the lemon juice over the bread slices. Sprinkle the bread slices with dried oregano, salt, and pepper.
For the topping:
In a medium bowl combine the ricotta, tomatoes, 3 tablespoons mint, salt, and pepper. Gently stir to combine.
To serve, either spoon the cheese topping over the bread and sprinkle more chopped mint over the bruschetta for garnish, or place the cheese topping in a bowl and serve with the grilled bread alongside.
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By fire_empress69_...
St. Petersburg, FL
on August 22, 2012
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It was very yummy but I agree with the others that its missing a little something. Maybe I'll add some lemon zest or something next time.
By lpirhala4
barhamsville, VA
on October 29, 2010
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YUM! I made it the other night and my family LOVED it! I did add a bit of lemon to the ricotta. Well thats my rating : Before I made this dish I read all the ratings as I always do and well to be honest some people didn't actually rate this recipe. This isn't rate the host, its rate the recipe. I understand people have opinions but this isn't the place for it. Really..chewing to loud?? Do you people really not have anything better to do? Anyway, Giada..stay lovely :
By anniealaimo_130...
Ambler, 78
on August 24, 2010
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One of my favorite recipes! I make this all the time for my family, myself, and parties - it is always a hit! I love the combination of the creamy ricotta, fresh mint, and citrus-ey lemon! YUM!
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