Grilled Caprese Crostini
Fire up the grill! These Grilled Caprese Crostini are a fun (and easy) summer appetizer!
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 311kcal
Ingredients
- 1 pint cherry tomatoes quartered
- ¼ cup fresh basil cut in chiffonade style
- 1 crusty baguette
- 3 Tbsp olive oil
- 2 Tbsp balsamic glaze see note
- 1½ tsp kosher salt plus more for finishing
- ½ tsp black pepper plus more for finishing
- 8 oz. fresh mozzarella cut into thin slices
Instructions
- Using a medium mixing bowl, add tomatoes and basil; toss until well combined. Set bowl aside.
- Preheat grill to medium-high (~375°F) heat.
- Slice baguette on the bias into 1” thick slices.
- Brush tops and bottoms of slices with olive oil.
- Brush tops of slices with balsamic glaze.
- Sprinkle salt and pepper evenly on top of slices.
- Top each baguette slice with piece of mozzarella.
- Grill slices for 3-4 minutes, or until mozzarella has mostly melted.
- Remove slices from grill and top with tomato-basil mixture.
- Serve warm or at room temperature.
Notes
Balsamic glaze is available in most grocery stores. However, you can make your own by simmering balsamic vinegar on stovetop until ~⅓ of the original volume.
Nutrition
Calories: 311kcal | Carbohydrates: 27g | Protein: 13g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 30mg | Sodium: 1083mg | Potassium: 246mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 694IU | Vitamin C: 18mg | Calcium: 234mg | Iron: 2mg
