Grilled Salmon With Apricot Bruschetta Recipe

Crispy toasted baguettes topped with chunks of grilled salmon and a heaping scoop of Apricot Bruschetta loaded with diced dried apricots, feta cheese, toasted pecans, chopped fresh basil and a balsamic dressing. A fantastic summer or fall appetizer!

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Prep Time 15

Cook Time 15

Additional Time 2

Total Time 2 30

Servings servings

Calories 246 kcal

Ingredients

1/2 Cup chopped dried apricots
2 Tablespoons fresh chopped basil
3 Tablespoons crumbled Feta Cheese
1/3 Cup toasted chopped pecans
6 Tablespoons Kraft Balsamic Vinaigrette Dressing or your favorite Balsamic dressing
1 loaf sliced and toasted baguette bread
2 cups flaked Grilled Cedar Bay Grilling Company Sugar & Spice Salmon Fillet

Instructions

In a small bowl add apricots, basil, feta cheese, and toasted pecans. Add balsamic dressing and mix gently. Cover and chill for at least 2 hours.
30 minutes prior to serving, grill pre-seasoned Salmon in preheated 425° BBQ on the cedar plank, for 12-15 minutes. Remove from heat and allow to rest for 10 minutes. Flake 1 cup of salmon into bite size chunks. Place in a serving bowl.
Remove Apricot Bruschetta from refrigerator and place in serving dish. Place the salmon, bruschetta, and toasted baguettes on a serving platter.
To make a single serving, layer a slice of toasted baguette with a heaping forkful of grilled salmon. Top with a spoonful of apricot bruschetta. Garnish with small basil leaves if desired.

To Toast Baguette Slices

1. Slice one baguette loaf at an angle into 1/4 inch slices. Butter both sides of each slice. Place slices on large baking sheet.
2. Place baking sheet in preheated 400° oven and bake for 5 minutes until bottoms are golden brown and toasted. Turn each slice over and brown other side an additional 5 minutes. Remove from oven and cool. Store in air tight container until read to serve.

Notes

Additional Time is to chill the Bruschetta.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 246kcalCarbohydrates: 41gProtein: 6gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 14mgSodium: 160mgFiber: 1gSugar: 38g