Herb-Tomato Crostini

                Southern Living Herb-Tomato Crostini

Ingredients

• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 2 garlic cloves, pressed
• 1 (8.5-oz.) French bread baguette, cut into 1/4-inch-thick slices
• 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/8 teaspoon pepper
• 1 large tomato, finely chopped
• 3/4 cup finely chopped green onions
• 1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh mint
• 1/3 cup crumbled feta cheese

1. 1. Preheat oven to 350°. Stir together olive oil and garlic; brush on 1 side of each bread slice. Place bread slices, garlic sides up, on a baking sheet. Bake 10 to 12 minutes or until lightly toasted.
2. 2. Whisk together lemon juice and next 3 ingredients in a large bowl. Add tomato and next 3 ingredients; gently toss to coat.
3. 3. Top each bread slice with tomato mixture (about 2 rounded teaspoonfuls each). Sprinkle with cheese.
4. Green Tomato-Fresh Herb Crostini: Substitute 1 finely chopped large green tomato for red tomato. Proceed with recipe as directed.