Strawberry Salsa Blinis

Fresh and tangy! The basil in the salsa really accentuates the flavour of the strawberries.

 

Makes 16. Prep time 15 minutes.

 

150g strawberries, hulled

75g cucumber

20 basil leaves

1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil

16 ready-made cocktail blinis

75g soft cheese

 

  1. To make the salsa: dice the strawberries and place in a mixing bowl. Halve the cucumber lengthways and scoop out the seeds down the middle, then finely dice and mix with the strawberries.
  2. Take 4 large basil leaves, roughly shred and place in a small bowl with the olive oil. Press the basil into the oil with the back of a spoon to release the flavour. Stir in a little salt and pepper then combine with the strawberries. Set aside for 5 minutes to allow the flavours to mix.
  3. Warm the blinis according to the pack instructions and cool slightly. Spread with the soft cheese, add a basil leaf and top with the salsa, then serve immediately.

 

To get ahead, make the strawberry salsa mix up to 2 hours before serving, cover and chill.