Description
A delightful twist on a classic appetizer that combines creamy cheese, fresh tomatoes, and fragrant basil for a crowd-pleasing dip.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 6.5 oz Alouette cheese with herbs (or any other soft cheese spread like Boursin)
- ½ cup tomatoes, chopped
- ¼ cup fresh basil, chopped
- 2 Tablespoons balsamic vinaigrette glaze or reduction
- Pita chips, crackers, or thinly sliced baguette for serving
Instructions
- Spread the soft cheese evenly over the center of a large plate or small platter, leaving about a 1/4 inch around the edge clean.
- Evenly sprinkle and spread the chopped tomatoes over the cheese, followed by the fresh basil.
- Drizzle the balsamic glaze back and forth over the entire plate.
- Serve with pita chips, crackers, or spread on lightly toasted baguette slices.
Notes
For an extra kick, try adding a sprinkle of red pepper flakes before serving. Let it sit for 15 minutes after assembling to enhance flavors.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
Keywords: Bruschetta, Dip, Appetizer, Cheese, Tomatoes, Basil