Description

Make bruschetta the way that they do in the old country to get an amazing appetizer that everyone will love.

Ingredients

• 2 high quality vine ripened tomatoes, diced
• 5 fresh basil leaves, chiffonade
• 3 T. extra virgin olive oil, divided
• 1/2 t. dried oregano
• pinch salt
• 1 t. balsamic vinegar
• 1 Italian style baguette, sliced
• 1 large clove garlic

Steps

1. Combine diced tomato with fresh basil, dried oregano, pinch of salt, 1 - 1 1/2 T. olive oil, oregano and balsamic vinegar Refrigerate.
2. Slice baguette into 1/4 - 1/2 inch slices. Cut off end of garlic clove; rub garlic onto both sides of bread slices. Drizzle on or brush both sides of sliced bread with a little olive oil.
3. Toast on a grill or in a hot skillet until browned on both sides, about 5 minutes; top with chilled tomato bruschetta.