Best 7 California Tomato Avocado And Goat Cheese Crostini Recipes

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Indulge in a delightful culinary journey with our tantalizing California Tomato, Avocado, and Goat Cheese Crostini recipes. These delectable appetizers, perfect for any occasion, burst with fresh, vibrant flavors that will tantalize your taste buds. From the classic combination of juicy tomatoes, creamy avocado, and tangy goat cheese to the innovative twist of balsamic glaze, pesto, and arugula, these crostini offer a symphony of textures and flavors that will leave you craving more.

Embark on a culinary adventure as you explore variations of this beloved dish. Discover the simplicity yet elegance of our basic crostini recipe, featuring a harmonious blend of fresh ingredients. Elevate your taste buds with our balsamic glaze variation, where the sweetness of balsamic vinegar perfectly complements the savory toppings. For a burst of herbal freshness, try our pesto and arugula crostini, where the nutty flavor of pesto and the peppery bite of arugula create a delightful contrast.

Our recipes cater to diverse dietary preferences, including a vegetarian option that swaps goat cheese for feta, ensuring everyone can partake in this culinary delight. Step-by-step instructions, accompanied by stunning photographs, guide you through the process of crafting these delectable crostini, ensuring successful results every time.

Get ready to impress your guests or indulge in a satisfying snack with our California Tomato, Avocado, and Goat Cheese Crostini recipes. These culinary gems are sure to become a staple in your appetizer repertoire, leaving a lasting impression on your palate.

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AVOCADO & TOMATO CROSTINI RECIPE



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Mash just one avocado to make this Avocado & Tomato Crostini Recipe. This Avocado & Tomato Crostini Recipe will be a crowd-pleaser at parties.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Appetizers & Snacks

Time 32m

Yield 9 servings, 2 crostini each

Number Of Ingredients 5

18 diagonally cut French bread slices (1/2 inch thick)
1/4 cup KRAFT Zesty Lime Vinaigrette Dressing, divided
2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
1 fully ripe avocado, mashed
1 tsp. ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Heat broiler.
  • Brush bread slices evenly with 1 Tbsp. dressing.
  • Broil, 4 inches from heat, 2 to 3 min. on each side or until lightly toasted on both sides.
  • Toss tomatoes with remaining dressing in medium bowl.
  • Spread toast slices with avocado; top with tomatoes and pepper.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 90, Fat 5 g, SaturatedFat 0.5 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Sodium 120 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 2 g

TOMATO AND AVOCADO-GOAT CHEESE CROSTINI



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Make and share this Tomato and Avocado-Goat Cheese Crostini recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Sharon123

Categories     Spreads

Time 30m

Yield 35-40 crostini

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 French baguette
1/3 cup olive oil
2 teaspoons garlic, minced
2 ripe avocados
4 ounces mild goat cheese
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 cups roma tomatoes, seeded, diced 1/4-inch
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped
basil leaves, for garnish

Steps:

  • Pre-heat oven to 350 degrees.
  • Slice the bread into 1/4" thick diagonal slices. In a little bowl, combine garlic and olive oil. Brush bread slices lightly with garlic oil. Arrange on baking sheets in single layers. Bake crostini for 10-15 minutes, till golden brown and crisp. Remove from oven and let cool. These can be made ahead of time and stored in an airtight container. Be sure to let cool completely before storing.
  • In a bowl combine avocado, goat cheese and salt. Mix until smooth. (To make in advance, save avocado pit and bury in mixture to prevent browning.).
  • In a separate bowl, combine tomato, extra virgin olive oil, salt, pepper and basil.
  • To serve, spread each crostini with about 1 tablespoon of avocado mixture, then top with tomato-basil mixture. Garnish with small basil leaves if desired.

TOMATO, CHEESE AND AVOCADO CROSTINI



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Seeking a delightfully different appetizer recipe? Go ahead and try our recipe for Tomato, Cheese and Avocado Crostini. With PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese Spread, grape tomatoes, avocado and more atop French bread, this tomato, cheese and avocado crostini recipe makes a wonderful fuss-free appetizer!

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Appetizers & Snacks

Time 40m

Yield 8 servings, 2 crostini each

Number Of Ingredients 7

16 diagonally cut French bread slices (1/4 inch thick)
1 avocado, chopped
3 Tbsp. lime juice
1/2 cup (1/2 of 8-oz. tub) PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese Spread
1 cup grape tomatoes, cut in half
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
1/8 tsp. chili powder

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 400°F.
  • Place bread slices in single layer on baking sheet. Bake 12 min. or until edges are golden brown, turning after 7 min. Cool.
  • Toss avocados with lime juice.
  • Spread cream cheese spread onto toast slices, adding about 1-1/2 tsp. cream cheese mixture to each toast slice.
  • Top with tomatoes, avocados and cilantro; sprinkle with chili powder.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 110, Fat 7 g, SaturatedFat 2.5 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Sodium 125 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 2 g

AVOCADO AND GOAT CHEESE CROSTINI WITH ROASTED CHERRY TOMATOES



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Make and share this Avocado and Goat Cheese Crostini With Roasted Cherry Tomatoes recipe from Food.com.

Provided by ovendiva

Categories     Healthy

Time 1h

Yield 20 canapes, 10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 baguette
3 tablespoons olive oil
10 cherry tomatoes
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
salt
pepper
1 large ripe avocado
5 1/2 ounces goat cheese
1/2 lemon, zest and juice
1 garlic clove, peeled
2 dashes Tabasco sauce

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • Cut the baguette into 1/2 inch slices.
  • Brush the slices with olive oil and bake until golden brown, about 10 minutes.
  • Reduce oven to 300 degrees.
  • Cut the tomatoes in half, place on a baking sheet.
  • Sprinkle with olive oil, vinegar, salt and pepper.
  • Roast for 30 minutes.
  • Cut avocado in half, remove pit, and scoop out inside.
  • Blend avocado, goat cheese, lemon zest and juice, 1 tbsp olive oil, garlic clove, tabasco and salt/pepper until smooth.
  • Place a teaspon of avocado mixture onto toast and garnish with tomato half.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 432.9, Fat 14.2, SaturatedFat 4.8, Cholesterol 12.3, Sodium 609.2, Carbohydrate 61.5, Fiber 4.4, Sugar 3.9, Protein 16.1

ROASTED TOMATO, AVOCADO, AND FRESH MOZZARELLA CROSTINI



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Roasted tomatoes, fresh mozzarella, and avocado are layered on toasted bread in this quick and easy crostini recipe everyone loves.

Provided by Julie Hubert

Categories     Appetizers and Snacks     Canapes and Crostini Recipes

Time 59m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 vine-ripened tomatoes, cut into 1/4-inch slices
¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil, divided
sea salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
2 tablespoons butter
8 diagonally sliced pieces baguette
1 clove garlic, halved
8 ounces fresh mozzarella cheese, cut into 8 thin slices
1 large avocado - halved, pitted, and thinly sliced
½ small lemon
¼ cup roughly chopped fresh dill
1 pinch flaked salt

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • Arrange tomato slices on the baking sheet and top with about 3 tablespoons olive oil, sea salt, and pepper.
  • Roast in the preheated oven until tomatoes are wilted, wrinkly, and scorched in some places, 25 to 30 minutes. Set aside to cool.
  • Heat butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Place bread slices in the skillet and cook until crisp and golden in parts, 2 to 3 minutes per side.
  • Remove bread from skillet and rub garlic onto each slice; sprinkle sea salt over bread.
  • Layer mozzarella cheese on the toasted bread and top with avocado slices. Sprinkle sea salt over avocado and squeeze lemon over it. Top with roasted tomatoes and dill. Drizzle remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil over crostini and sprinkle with flaked salt.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 278.3 calories, Carbohydrate 14.3 g, Cholesterol 29.9 mg, Fat 21.5 g, Fiber 3.5 g, Protein 8 g, SaturatedFat 7.7 g, Sodium 253.6 mg, Sugar 2.2 g

SIMPLE TOMATO & AVOCADO CROSTINI



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This is a very simple and light tomato/avocado crostini. I like to think of it as a cross between a bruschetta and a salsa topped toast.

Provided by Melanie B.

Categories     Vegetable

Time 15m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 cup plum tomato, seeded and diced
1/2 cup avocado, pitted and diced
2 tablespoons cilantro, fresh chopped
1/2 lime, juiced
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
1 garlic clove
salt
pepper
1 baguette, sliced and toasted

Steps:

  • Rub garlic clove on each slice of hot baguette. This will add a perfect light garlic essence without being "in your face" or oily. This technique is actually one of my favorites to use with crostinis or toasted sandwiches.
  • Mix together tomato, avocado, cilantro, lime juice, and olive oil. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
  • Scoop spoonfuls of the tomato/avocado mixture onto the garlic rubbed crostinis.
  • Serve and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 191.2, Fat 4.8, SaturatedFat 0.8, Sodium 347.4, Carbohydrate 31.7, Fiber 2.7, Sugar 0.9, Protein 5.4

GOAT CHEESE CROSTINI



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Make and share this Goat Cheese Crostini recipe from Food.com.

Provided by PalatablePastime

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 15m

Yield 24 crostini

Number Of Ingredients 8

8 ounces goat cheese (or chevre)
1/2 cup toasted pine nuts
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons sun-dried tomatoes packed in oil, drained and chopped
1 tablespoon cracked black pepper
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon sugar
2 6 inch French baguettes

Steps:

  • Mix together goat cheese, 1/4 cup of the pine nuts, olive oil, sun-dried tomatoes, pepper, salt, and sugar in a bowl.
  • Cut baguettes into 24 1/2-inch diagonal slices and toast them in a toaster oven or under the broiler.
  • Spread evenly onto the bread slices and garnish with the remaining 1/4 cup pine nuts.
  • Serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 169.4, Fat 7.1, SaturatedFat 2.5, Cholesterol 7.5, Sodium 377.5, Carbohydrate 20.7, Fiber 1.3, Sugar 0.6, Protein 5.8

Tips:

  • Choose ripe, flavorful tomatoes: The quality of your tomatoes will make a big difference in the taste of your crostini. Look for tomatoes that are deep red and juicy, with no blemishes.
  • Use fresh herbs: Fresh herbs add a lot of flavor to this dish. If you can, use basil, chives, and parsley. If you don't have fresh herbs on hand, you can use dried herbs, but they won't be as flavorful.
  • Don't overcrowd the crostini: When you're assembling the crostini, don't pile on too many toppings. You want each bite to have a good balance of flavors and textures.
  • Serve immediately: Crostini are best served immediately after they're made. The bread will start to get soggy if you let them sit for too long.

Conclusion:

These California Tomato, Avocado, and Goat Cheese Crostini are a delicious and easy appetizer that is perfect for any occasion. They're made with fresh, seasonal ingredients and are sure to be a hit with your guests. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy appetizer, give these crostini a try. You won't be disappointed!

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