Pear and Prosciutto Bruschetta

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This appetizer of toasted baguette slices topped with blue cheese, pear, and prosciutto is a crowd-pleaser.

Recipe by linda
Updated on May 9, 2012
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Prep Time:
10 mins
Cook Time:
5 mins
Total Time:
15 mins
Servings:
8
Yield:
8 servings
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Ingredients

  • 1 pear, cored and diced

  • ⅓ cup diced red onion

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil

  • 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar

  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme

  • 1 (4 ounce) package crumbled blue cheese

  • 1 French baguette, sliced and toasted

  • ⅓ pound sliced prosciutto, cut into thin strips

Directions

  1. Mix pear, onion, olive oil, balsamic vinegar, and thyme together in a bowl; set aside to marinate for 5 minutes.

  2. Spread blue cheese onto toasted baguette slices. Spoon pear mixture onto the blue cheese. Top with prosciutto.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

315 Calories
13g Fat
37g Carbs
14g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 8
Calories 315
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 13g 16%
Saturated Fat 6g 28%
Cholesterol 27mg 9%
Sodium 933mg 41%
Total Carbohydrate 37g 13%
Dietary Fiber 2g 8%
Total Sugars 4g
Protein 14g
Vitamin C 2mg 10%
Calcium 105mg 8%
Iron 2mg 13%
Potassium 147mg 3%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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