Watermelon Feta Bruschetta

INGREDIENTS
1 24-inch long loaf of crust Italian or French Bread
1/4 cup plus 2 Tbsp. Extra-virgin olive oil, divided
1 garlic clove
 
2 cups watermelon, diced
1 cup feta cheese, cut into fine dice
2 Tbsp. fresh chives, minced
2 Tbsp. Fresh mint, minced
4 tsp. Balsamic vinegar, or to taste
Salt and pepper to taste

DIRECTIONS
1. To make toasts: Prepare grill or preheat broiler. With a serrated knife, cut the bread crosswise into 1/2 inch thick slices. Arrange bread slices in one layer on baking pan. Spread with 1/4 cup olive oil and garlic and bake until golden, about 10 minutes.

2. In a bowl, toss together 2 Tbsp oil, watermelon, cheese, chives, mint, vinegar, salt and pepper. Mound about 1 Tbsp on oiled side of each toast.
 
Yield: 16 servings
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 15 minutes