Smoked Bocconcini And Tomato Olive Salsa Canapes Recipes

CHERRY TOMATO, BOCCONCINI AND BASIL BRUSCHETTA

Steps:

• Whisk together three tablespoons of the olive oil and the balsamic vinegar in a bowl.
• Season to taste with salt and pepper.
• Stir in the cheese, tomatoes and basil leaves.
• Set aside.
• Grill the bread on both sides until lightly browned and crisp.
• Rub one side of each slice of bread with the garlic, then sprinkle with olive oil.
• Cover each slice of bread with several arugula leaves.
• Spoon the tomato and cheese mixture over the arugula.
• Sprinkle each bruschetta with additional olive oil, then top with basil leaves.
• Serve immediately.

SMOKED BOCCONCINI AND TOMATO-OLIVE SALSA CANAPES

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 325°F. Cut baguette crosswise into 1/4-inch-thick slices and arrange in one layer on a large baking sheet. Lightly brush slices with oil and season with salt. Toast slices in middle of oven 15 minutes, or until golden, and transfer to a rack to cool completely. Toasts may be made 4 days ahead and kept in a sealable plastic bag at room temperature.
• Seed tomatoes and cut into 1/4-inch dice. Pit and chop olives. Finely chop parsley and shallot. In a bowl stir together all salsa ingredients and salt to taste. Lightly rub toasts with garlic cloves. If using bocconcini, cut into 1/4-inch-thick slices.
• Top each toast with a mozzarella slice and some salsa and garnish with parsley. Canapés may be made 1 hour ahead and chilled, covered.
• Serve canapés at room temperature.