1-1/2cupcherriessweet dark red or Rainier cherries, pitted & coarsely chopped
1/4cupcilantrochopped
1/4cupyellow bell pepperdiced
3green onionchopped fine
2tbsplime juice
1tsplime zest
1/2tspgarlic salt
1/4tsppepper
2ozmozzarella cheesefresh, sliced thin
8leavesbasilsliced thin julienne strips
Instructions
In a large mixing bowl, toss together cherries, cilantro, yellow pepper, green onion, lime juice, lime zest, garlic salt, pepper & 1 tbsp olive oil. Mix well.
Toast one side of baguette slices at 350 for 5 minutes. Turn slices, brush with remaining olive oil & bake an additional 5 minutes.
Top each slice of toasted baguette with a thin slice of fresh mozzarella cheese, a heaping spoonful of cherry mixture & garnish with fresh basil. Serve warm or cold.