Strawberry Salsa Blinis

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

Makes 16. Prep time 15 minutes.

Ingredients

• 150g strawberries, hulled
• 75g cucumber
• 20 basil leaves
• 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
• 16 ready-made cocktail blinis
• 75g soft cheese

Method

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.