Strawberry Tomato Food

BRUSCHETTA WITH STRAWBERRY AND TOMATO SALAD

Steps:

• In a medium bowl, combine the strawberries, tomatoes, garlic, basil, olive oil, balsamic vinegar, 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Let rest for 30 minutes, stirring now and then.
• Heat a grill or grill pan to medium high. Spread out the bread on a baking sheet and brush with olive oil. Transfer to the grill and toast the bread until golden all over, 2 to 3 minutes per side. Arrange on a platter.
• Cover the warm grilled bread slices with a generous layer of the strawberry-tomato salad. Serve immediately.

STRAWBERRY-TOMATO JAM CROSTINI

Steps:

• For the jam: Place the diced tomatoes in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to a simmer and add the strawberries, sugar, cinnamon, salt and lemon juice. Stir to combine. Bring to a simmer and cook over medium-low heat, stirring occasionally, until the mixture has thickened to the consistency of a loose jam, 40 to 45 minutes. Set aside to cool completely.
• To assemble the crostini: Preheat the broiler to high.
• Slice the baguette into 1/4-inch-thick rounds. Brush each slice on both sides with the olive oil. Place the bread on a baking sheet, sprinkle with the salt and broil until golden brown and crispy, 5 to 6 minutes. Top each crostini with a teaspoon of jam and some of the feta. Garnish with one or two mint leaves if using.

GREEN TOMATO AND STRAWBERRY SALAD

Steps:

• Slice 4 green heirloom tomatoes into thin wedges and toss with 1 1/2 cups sliced strawberries. Whisk 1/2 cup buttermilk, 2 tablespoons vegetable oil and 1 teaspoon each white wine vinegar and kosher salt in a small bowl. Drizzle over the salad and sprinkle with cilantro; season with pepper.