🌿 Summer Garden Crostini

The ultimate July snack: ripe tomatoes, fresh basil, vegan feta, and balsamic glaze on toasted baguette slices. Simple, beautiful, and always a crowd-pleaser.

These crostini were born from my latest Pick-Your-Own veggie haul at Bartlett’s Farm — and honestly, this might be my favorite way to honor peak tomato season. With juicy heirloom tomatoes, fresh basil, and a generous smear of vegan feta, these little bites are summer in every sense.

Whether you're having friends over for a casual get-together or just craving a late-night snack that feels a little fancy, this recipe is a go-to. You don’t need much — just good bread, ripe tomatoes, and a drizzle of balsamic glaze to pull it all together. Summer Garden Crostini is exactly what it sounds like: fresh, seasonal, and just a little addictive.

🍅 Ingredients

• 1 French baguette, sliced into ½-inch rounds

• Extra virgin olive oil, for brushing

• 2–3 ripe heirloom or cherry tomatoes, chopped or thinly sliced

• ½ cup vegan feta — Follow Your Heart or my homemade herb ricotta work great if you have more time

• Fresh basil leaves

• Balsamic glaze, for drizzling

• Sea salt + black pepper, to taste

🔪 Instructions

1. Toast the bread:
   Preheat your oven to 375°F. Arrange baguette slices on a baking sheet and lightly brush each with olive oil. Toast for 8–10 minutes, or until golden and crisp.

2. Prep the tomatoes:
   While the bread toasts, slice or chop your tomatoes and season with a pinch of salt and pepper.

3. Assemble the crostini:
   Once cooled slightly, spread a spoonful of vegan feta onto each toast. Top with tomato slices and tuck in a fresh basil leaf.

4. Finish with flair:
   Drizzle with balsamic glaze just before serving. Enjoy immediately!

💡 Tips & Variations

• Try multicolored cherry tomatoes for extra beauty

• Use a grill instead of the oven for extra char and flavor

• Swap vegan feta for almond ricotta or herbed cashew cheese

✨ Why You'll Love It

This one’s a love letter to peak-season tomatoes. It’s elegant enough for a summer party, easy enough for a weeknight snack, and endlessly customizable. Save this for every time tomatoes are too good to pass up.

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