Enjoy summer nights with this beautiful cheese board, celebrating the wonderful flavors of in-season produce.
Ingredients:
1 Whole grain baguette, thinly sliced + 1 clove of garlic, peeled
2 Varieties of cheese, any kind that you like (I used fresh mozzarella and a wine soaked cheese)
1 Bowl of cherries, rinsed
Grilled Veggies:
1 Green zucchini, washed and sliced 1/4" thick, lengthwise
1 Yellow summer squash, washed and sliced 1/4" thick, lengthwise
Olive oil
Salt and pepper to taste
Balsamic Bruschetta:
8 oz. Cherry tomatoes, washed and quartered
1 Small garlic glove, peeled and minced
1 Tbsp. Shallot, peeled and finely diced
1 tsp. Balsamic vinegar
1/4 tsp. Olive oil
1 tbsp. Fresh basil, rinsed and chopped
Salt and pepper to Taste
Method:
Marinate Tomatoes:
Combine cherry tomatoes and the last 6 ingredients together. Place in the refrigerator until ready to serve.
Grill Vegetables:
Preheat grill. Brush zucchini with olive oil, basting oil, or spray with nonstick cooking spray. Salt and pepper to taste. Grill over medium heat 3-4 minutes per side.
Grill Bread:
As the zucchini is cooking, place bread on the grill, and toast until grill marks form. About 3-4 minutes per side. As soon as you remove the bread from the grill, rub the bread with the garlic clove.
Assemble serving platter with all of the above, and enjoy!
