Crostini with Burrata and Greens

Crostini are one of my favorite types of appetizers to serve!  "Why?" you may ask, 

because they are so simple, and you can top them with anything!

Toasting baguette slices in the oven, days ahead of your party or holiday and storing 

in an airtight container, is a huge time saver.

What is the difference between this and a cracker, you may ask.

Simply, they are a beautiful blank canvas, not seasoned or salted like a cracker. 

A prepared cracker is great when the topping is simple, such as a piece of cheese.

But if you want interesting toppings, then a crostini, to convey it to your mouth

is the perfect solution.

Crostini are Italian.  We all love Italian food and the variety of wonderful 

flavors that we associate with Italian food, so now think of all the 

amazing combinations of flavors you can make! 

This is just one combination I chose, the creamy rich burrata cheese,

with baby greens just barely wilted and tossed in a 

shallot and white balsamic vinaigrette.

Try this, or any other combination of flavors that will excite your pallet. 

As Always,

ENJOY!

  1 french baguette

olive oil

burrata cheese, well drained

baby cooking greens(not salad greens)

Vinaigrette

2 Tbs. olive oil

1 Tbs. white balsamic vinegar

1/2 tsp. honey

1/2 tsp. dijon mustard

2 tsp. finely chopped shallots

salt and pepper

       Slice the baguette into 1/2 inch pieces. Place rounds on a cookie sheet and toast in a preheated 350 degree oven for 10 min, turning once to toast on both sides.  Just until crisp and dry, but not brown, only golden on the edges. Let cool and store in airtight container until ready to use.

     Whisk together all ingredients for the vinaigrette. Set aside. Heat skillet and lightly wilt baby greens. Remove from heat and add just enough vinaigrette to lightly  coat the greens.  They should not be dripping in sauce. Place crostini on a serving tray. Drizzle with olive oil.  Carefully cut the burrata in half, cut each half into bite sized pieces, placing them on top of your prepared crostini toasts. Then top each piece of cheese with a scoop of seasoned greens. Serve immediately.