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Recipe by: Lisa Prince

Watermelon bruschetta

You can skip the bread and serve the watermelon bruschetta as a dip with tortilla chips.

Servings: 6
Cook Time: Prep time: 30 minutes; Total time: 40 minutes
Meal Type: Appetizer
NC Ingredients: Watermelon, green pepper, cilantro, green onion jalapeño

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Ingredients

3
cups seeded and chopped watermelon
1/2
cup green pepper, chopped
2
tbsp lime juice
1
tbsp white balsamic vinegar
1
tbsp olive oil plus more to drizzle
1
tbsp chopped cilantro
1
tbsp green onion, chopped
1
jalapeño pepper, chopped
1/2
cup feta cheese, crumbled
Sprinkle of salt for baguette
1
French baguette, cut diagonally into ½ inch thick slices
Balsamic glaze, drizzle (optional)

Directions

Step 1

Combine first 8 ingredients; mix well and cover.  Refrigerate 1 hour or more.

Step 2

Preheat oven to 425 degrees.  Place bread slices on a large baking sheet drizzled lightly with olive oil. Flip olive oil side of bread up and sprinkle with salt. Bake until lightly browned, 5 to 7 minutes.

Step 3

Place toast on platter, top with watermelon mixture, sprinkle feta cheese on each and drizzle with balsamic glaze.

 
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Recipes found on this page are from Got to Be NC members, staff, industry partners and Stove Side Chats. Stove Side Chats is Got to Be NC’s cooking show hosted by restaurant marketing specialist Chad Blackwelder. This series invites chefs and home cooks from around the state to teach you how to cook with in-season North Carolina deliciousness.