Bruschetta
This classic Italian appetizer is made with a crunchy baguette topped with a heavenly medley of diced plum tomatoes, fresh basil, red onion, black olives, and balsamic vinegar. Makes a delicious topping for grilled salmon too!
Ingredients
- 4-5 plum tomatoes seeded and diced
- 1/4 c. fresh basil minced
- 1/4 c. red onion minced
- 1/4 c. green onion minced
- 1 clove garlic minced, plus 1 clove for rubbing on toast
- 1 sm. can black olives drained and chopped
- 1 tsp. granulated sugar
- 2 T. olive oil plus more for brushing on toast
- 3 T. balsamic vinegar
- salt and pepper to taste
- 1 baguette (a long thin loaf of French bread)
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine all ingredients, except for the baguette.
- Preheat oven to broil. Place a rack approximately 6 inches from the broiler.
- Slice a narrow loaf of French-style bread, on the bias, into 3/4-inch slices. Place bread slices on a baking sheet and broil until golden brown on both sides (approximately 2 minutes for the first side and 1 to 1-1/2 minutes for the second side).
- Remove to a platter and rub each slice of bread with a head of garlic cut crosswise, then brush with extra virgin olive oil. Top with tomato topping.
- Serve immediately to prevent the bread from getting too soggy.
Notes
Recipe link for Bruschetta Salmon
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