Tomato Bruschetta
Toasted garlic bread topped with fresh tomatoes, basil, and olive oil.
Serves 6
Prep 15 min
Cook 8 min
Ingredients
- 1 baguette or ciabatta, sliced 1/2 inch thick
- 4 ripe tomatoes, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, 1 minced and 1 halved
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil
- 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided
- 1 teaspoon balsamic vinegar
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Steps
Step 1. Stir the tomatoes, minced garlic, basil, 2 tablespoons of oil, vinegar, and salt. Let it sit for 15 minutes.
Step 2. Heat the broiler. Brush the bread slices with the remaining oil.
Step 3. Toast for 2 to 3 minutes per side until golden. Rub each slice with the cut side of the halved garlic.
Step 4. Spoon the tomato mixture on top just before serving.
Where this recipe comes from
Yoribang Italian recipes by Yoribang. License: Free to use. View the original (opens in a new tab)
Original Yoribang write-ups of Italian dishes. Use the best canned tomatoes, olive oil, and cheese you can find, since there is little else in many of these dishes. Salt the pasta water well, until it tastes like mild seawater, and save a cup of it before draining.