Pepper and Olive Bruschetta – Mezzetta

Ingredients

• Pepper and Olive Bruschetta
• 1 cup Roasted Red Bell Pepper Strips
• 1/2 cup Sliced Castelvetrano Olives
• 3 pitted dates halved lengthwise and thinly sliced
• 2 tablespoons chopped shelled pistachios
• 1 tablespoon Imported Non-Pareil Capers
• 2 tablespoon thinly sliced fresh mint
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
• 1/2 Lemon Juice from that 1/2 lemon
• 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• Crushed red pepper flakes to taste
• Toasted or grilled baguette slices for serving*
• Shaved parmesan cheese to garnish
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Basil Ricotta
• 1 cup whole milk ricotta
• 1/4 cup packed basil leaves thinly sliced