Bruschetta
Crispy grilled bread rubbed with garlic and topped with fresh diced tomatoes, basil, and a drizzle of olive oil. A simple Italian appetizer that lets peak-season tomatoes shine.
Ingredients
- 1 loaf baguette or rustic Italian bread, sliced 1/2 inch thick
- 4 ripe Roma tomatoes, seeded, diced
- 4 cloves garlic cloves
- 1/2 cup fresh basil leaves, thinly sliced
- 4 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 tsp red wine vinegar
- 1/2 tsp kosher salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper, freshly ground
Instructions
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1
Combine 4 seeded, diced ripe Roma tomatoes, 1/2 cup thinly sliced fresh basil leaves, half the 4 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil, 1 tsp red wine vinegar, 1/2 tsp kosher salt, and 1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper in a bowl. Toss well and let sit at room temperature for at least 10 minutes.
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2
Preheat a grill pan or broiler to high heat. Arrange 1 loaf sliced 1/2 inch thick baguette or rustic Italian bread in a single layer.
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3
Brush both sides of each bread slice with the remaining olive oil. Grill or broil until golden and crisp, about 1 to 2 minutes per side. Watch closely to prevent burning.
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4
While the bread is still warm, rub one side of each slice firmly with a cut 4 cloves garlic cloves clove. The rough toasted surface acts like a grater and infuses the bread with garlic flavor.
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5
Spoon the tomato mixture generously onto the garlic-rubbed side of each toast. Serve immediately.