Balsamic Strawberry Bruschetta and a Blog Award

"It's a smile, it's a kiss, it's a sip of wine....it's summertime!"

Pretty sure Kenny Chesney said it best, it doesn't get much better than summer.  Sun, sand, flip flops...oh yeah and lots and LOTS of fresh fruit!!

 
Strawberries are probably my absolute favorite fruit during the summer so when I saw this recipe I knew I had found the PERFECT appetizer for my next gathering.  Basil gives off such a strong aroma and I love the flavor it has when added to different dishes.  It mixed incredibly well with the balsamic vinegar and strawberries, so much that you could even enjoy it without the bread.  The great thing about making this is that it only takes about 5 minutes and is so easy!  Plus it is sure to impress your friends which is never a bad thing :)  I paired this with my favorite bottle of Moscato wine and enjoyed a fabulous evening with my friends.

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Servings: 6

Serving Size: 2 pieces of bruschetta

Calories: 172

Fat: 3.5 g

Carbs: 27 g

Fiber: 1.5 g

Protein: 6.5 g

Old Points: 3.4 pts

Points+: 4 pts

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Here are your ingredients:

Recipe adapted from Yummy Mummy 

1 baguette, slice on the diagonal and toasted

4 oz. goat cheese at room temperature

1 pint fresh strawberries, diced

2 Tbsp balsamic vinegar

1/4 cup fresh basil leaves, chopped

1 packet Splenda

In a small bowl, combine strawberries, basil and balsamic vinegar.  Spread goat cheese over toasted bread slices and top with strawberry mixture.  Enjoy!

 
Click here for a printable version of this recipe 

Now for a blog award!

Thank you SOO much Jessica from Cajunlicious for this super sweet award!  She was my very FIRST guest blogger and is such an incredible cook!  She just made a super delicious gyro pizza that looks amazing.  Go check it out and send her some love!

Now for the fun part!  I get to pass this fabulous Blog on Fire Award onto 10 other friends, yay!!  I have met so many amazing people through blogging that it's just too hard to pick so if I didn't choose you NO hard feelings!!  I love everyone!!  If you're listed below, please copy the award photo, post it onto your blog and pass it onto 10 more lovely blogs that have made an impression on you!  Have fun!

Congratulations!

• Janet - From Cupcakes to Caviar 
• Erin - Dinners, Dishes and Desserts
• Mel - Cooking with Mel 
• Rebecca - A Dash of Thyme
  
• Laura - Chef Laura at Home 
• Raven - RavieNomNoms
• Steph - Steph's Bite by Bite 
•   Angie - Big Bear's Wife
• Erin - The Spiffy Cookie 
• Hailey - Naked Cupcakes 

Now pass it on!!