Shopping List

Bakery

• 1 French baguette or artisan loaf

Produce

• 1 pint cherry tomatoes
• 1 pint fresh blueberries
• 1 bunch fresh basil
• Fresh thyme (optional)
• 2 garlic cloves

Dairy

• Fresh mozzarella pearls 
• 1 (4 oz) log plain goat cheese
• Full-fat Greek yogurt

Pantry

• Sea salt
• Fresh cracked black pepper
• Chopped pistachios or walnuts (optional)

Island Olive Oil Company 

• Arbequina Extra Virgin Olive Oil
• Picual Extra Virgin Olive Oil (or Italian Coratina for a more robust finish)
• Italian Herb Dark Balsamic Vinegar
• Blueberry Dark Balsamic Vinegar

Prepare the Crostini

Ingredients

• 1 French baguette or artisan loaf
• 2–3 tablespoons Premium Extra Virgin Olive Oil (Arbequina, Picual, or Coratina)

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 400°F.
2. Slice the baguette on a slight diagonal into ½-inch slices.
3. Arrange the slices in a single layer on a baking sheet and lightly brush both sides with premium extra virgin olive oil.
4. Bake for 5 minutes, then flip each slice and bake for an additional 5 minutes, or until lightly golden and crisp around the edges.
5. Allow the crostini to cool slightly before assembling your bruschetta.

❤️ Classic Tomato Basil Bruschetta

Ingredients

• 2 toasted baguette slices
• ½ cup cherry tomatoes, halved
• ¼ cup fresh mozzarella pearls, halved
• Fresh basil, thinly sliced
• 1 teaspoon Arbequina Olive Oil
• Sea salt
• Fresh cracked black pepper
• Italian Herb Dark Balsamic Vinegar

Directions

In a small bowl, combine the cherry tomatoes, mozzarella, basil, Arbequina Olive Oil, salt, and pepper. Allow the mixture to rest for 10–15 minutes.

Spoon onto toasted baguette slices and finish with a drizzle of Italian Herb Dark Balsamic Vinegar.

🤍 Tuscan Garlic Bruschetta

Whipped Garlic Goat Cheese

• 4 oz plain goat cheese
• 2 tablespoons full-fat Greek yogurt
• 1 small garlic clove, finely grated
• 1 teaspoon Arbequina Olive Oil
• Toasted Baguette Slices
• Pinch of sea salt
• Fresh cracked black pepper

Mix until smooth and creamy.

To Assemble

Spread the whipped garlic goat cheese onto toasted baguette slices.

Finish with your favorite premium extra virgin olive oil:

• Arbequina for a fresh green taste and smooth finish
• Picual for a grassy and leafy taste and peppery finish
• Italian Coratina for a bold, robust finish

Garnish with flaky sea salt, freshly cracked black pepper, and fresh thyme, if desired.

💙 Blueberry & Goat Cheese Bruschetta

Ingredients

• 2 toasted baguette slices
• Plain goat cheese
• Fresh blueberries
• Blueberry Dark Balsamic Vinegar
• Fresh thyme
• Chopped pistachios or walnuts (optional)

Directions

Spread plain goat cheese over the toasted baguette slices. Top with fresh blueberries and finish with a generous drizzle of Blueberry Dark Balsamic Vinegar.

Garnish with fresh thyme and optional chopped pistachios or walnuts for added texture.

A great substitution for the fresh blueberries are strawberries and the strawberry dark balsamic for the blueberry dark balsamic.

Build Your Board

Arrange all three bruschetta on a large wooden serving board and garnish with fresh blueberries, cherry tomatoes, olives, basil, and garlic for a beautiful centerpiece that's perfect for summer entertaining.

Mix, match, and enjoy with your favorite wine while celebrating the season with family and friends.