Fresh Tomato Basil Bruschetta (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Bread base
01 -
16 ounces French bread, cut into 1/4 inch slices
02 -
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided
→ Tomato topping
03 -
1 pound fresh tomatoes, chopped (preferably Roma tomatoes)
04 -
1/4 cup fresh basil leaves, sliced just before combining
05 -
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
06 -
2 garlic cloves, minced
07 -
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt or 1/4 teaspoon table salt
08 -
Dash of freshly ground black pepper
# Instructions:
01 -
Preheat your oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit. Brush the bread on each side lightly with 1 tablespoon of olive oil and place it on a rimmed baking sheet. Toast for 3 minutes, flip the bread, and toast for another 3 minutes until lightly golden brown.
02 -
While the bread is toasting, combine the tomatoes, basil, 1 tablespoon olive oil, balsamic vinegar, and garlic in a large bowl. Toss and season with salt and pepper.
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Top the toasted bread with spoonfuls of the tomato mixture. Serve and enjoy.