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!
Prep Time20 minutesmins
Cook Time4 minutesmins
Total Time24 minutesmins
Course: Appetizers
Cuisine: Italian
Author: Darlene Hillis-Whitney
Ingredients
4-5plum tomatoesseeded and diced
1/4c.fresh basilminced
1/4c.red onionminced
1/4c.green onionminced
1clovegarlicminced, plus 1 clove for rubbing on toast
1sm. can black olivesdrained and chopped
1tsp.granulated sugar
2T.olive oilplus more for brushing on toast
3T. balsamic vinegar
salt and pepperto taste
1baguette(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.