Caramelized Onion and Cherry Bruschetta
This take on a classic bruschetta combines savory and sweet for a delicious appetizer sure to be a crowd pleaser!
Equipment
- Kitchen knife
- Skillet
- Mixing bowl
Ingredients
- 1 small Onion
- 1 loaf French Baguette
- 1 cup Fresh Cherries
- 1/4-1/2 small Jalapeno (spice level of preference)
- 1/4 cup Feta Cheese
- 2 tbsp Olive Oil
- 1/2 tbsp Balsamic Vinegar
- 1 clove Garlic
- 4-5 leaves Fresh Basil (optional)
- Salt and Pepper to taste
Instructions
- In skillet, add a little oil and the thinly sliced onion. Stir frequently on low until a light brown color and very tender. Turn off heat and set aside.
- While onion is cooking, sliced cherries, jalapeno and garlic and add to mixing bowl. Toss in olive oil, vinegar, salt and pepper.
- Using the skillet, lightly toast slices of the baguette until there is a slight char starting on the edges.
- To assemble, place bread on plate and top with a generous portion of caramelized onions. Top with the cherry and jalapeno mixture, and finish with crumbled feta cheese.Variation: you could slice basil leaves in ribbons and sprinkle over top or incorporate into the cherry and jalapeno mixture. Variation: for a more subtle garlic flavor, you could also toss this in with the onion to give a light sauté and tame the raw flavor.