Ingredients
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4 slices Italian bread, 3/4-inch -1-inch thick (no thicker, or it won't warm right through)
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2 garlic cloves, each peeled and sliced in half
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4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
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5 ounces lean bacon or 5 ounces pancetta
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1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
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1 large avocado, peeled, stoned and cut into small chunks
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1 cup coarsely chopped rocket
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12 basil leaves, roughly torn
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3 teaspoons pine nuts, lightly toasted in a low oven
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2 -3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
Instructions
- Prepare all ingredients just before planning to eat.
- In a medium sized bowl combine the feta cheese, avocado, rocket, basil, pine nuts and 2 tablespoons olive oil. Add an extra tablespoon of olive oil to further moisten this mixture if preferred.
- Saute the bacon or pancetta in a little oil until crisp, then chop finely and add to the feta cheese/avocado mixture.
- Set topping mixture aside while preparing the bread.
- Toast the bread over hot coals (preferably), on the bbq or under the oven grill/broiler, until crusty and golden brown on the outside, but warm and soft inside. Keep an eye on it as it can suddenly burn!
- While the toast is still piping hot, rub one side of each slice with the cut side of a garlic clove, then quickly brush each slice with a tablespoon of olive oil.
- Spoon the topping mixture on to the toasted bread, and season with freshly cracked black pepper - depending on the saltiness of the feta and bacon you use, you probably won't need to season with salt.
- Serve immediately.