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Tuesday, July 10, 2012

Strawberry-Basil Relish

One of my favorite summer breakfasts (or snacks) combines two of my favorite seasonal flavors: Strawberries and fresh basil.


 
This yummy strawberry, goat cheese and basil combination has just a touch of balsamic vinegar, and when it's served on top of a warm, toasty bagel I think it's a little bite of heaven.

(And did I mention that there's goat cheese...?)

It's super easy to put together too.

1. Wash, hull and slice/chop strawberries.
2. Wash, dry and stack a few leaves of fresh basil.
3. Roll up basil leaves and snip into little pieces using a knife or kitchen shears.

Toss strawberries and basil with a drizzle of balsamic vinegar.

Toast up a bagel (I like whole wheat) and crumble the goat cheese onto the warm bagel.

Spoon your delicious Strawberry-Basil Relish over the top of the top of everything and enjoy!

Tip: It tastes even better if your kids are in another room when you eat it.  Fresh strawberries.... fresh basil.... goat cheese... peace and quiet....  with a little drizzle of balsamic.  

mmmmmm!

What's your favorite summer breakfast?

12 comments:

Nicole@Thrifty Decorating said...

Your pictures look great! :)

Shannon at Fox Hollow Cottage said...

Serious!
Why do the taste buds shut down when Legos are flying through the air?

This looks divine =)

Lynn said...

mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm

Laura@Elegant Nest said...

Great pics Viv! I am not a fan of goat cheese...but I would try this with a schmear of cream cheese instead...Yum!

Steph @ The Silly Pearl said...

Mmmm is right!

Eclectically Vintage said...

Me thinks my girls would love this!
Kelly

Katie said...

I love combining strawberries and basil together! This relish looks to die for!

Myya said...

This sounds soooo good!

The Prudent Pantry said...

This looks amazing! I love goat cheese but haven't had it in forever. Can't wait to try this!

I would love it if you would share this at my new Smart Solutions linky party. You can link up here:

http://theprudentpantryblog.blogspot.com/2012/07/prudent-projects-smart-solutions-linky_13.html

Have a great day!

Infarrantly Creative said...

Oh my heck I totally pinned. I want to try this!

Samantha said...

Yum!!! What else besides bagels would this be good on?

I also think it could make a good salad! Toss the strawberries, basil, and balsamic with some fresh spinach greens and crumble in some Gorgonzola cheese. You can even lightly toast some almonds/walnuts in brown sugar and add in! If you didn't want the balsamic, you can switch it out for some poppy seed dressing. Sooo good!

Samantha said...

Yum!!! What else besides bagels would this be good on?

I also think it could make a good salad! Toss the strawberries, basil, and balsamic with some fresh spinach greens and crumble in some Gorgonzola cheese. You can even lightly toast some almonds/walnuts in brown sugar and add in! If you didn't want the balsamic, you can switch it out for some poppy seed dressing. Sooo good!

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