Bruschetta - Tomato

By á-2259

Ingredients

• 10 plum tomatoes, diced
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 3/4 cup fresh basil leaves, coarsely chopped
• 1 teaspoon fresh-squeezed lemon juice
• 1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil
• Coarse salt and coarsely ground black pepper to taste
• French or Italian-style bread slices
• Traditional Aceto Balsamico (aged Balsamic Vinegar), optional

Preparation

Step 1

Preheat oven to 475 degrees F.

In a medium bowl, mix together tomatoes, garlic, basil leaves, lemon juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper; set aside.

Slice the bread into 1-inch slices. If you're working with a large loaf, you'll then want to halve each slice again. Brush one side of each slice with extra virgin olive oil. Place the slices oil-side down on a cooking sheet, and toast them in the oven until golden brown.

NOTE: These can be made ahead of time and stored in an airtight container. Be sure to let cool completely before storing.

Serve tomato mixture, room temperature, in a bowl with a spoon and lots of toasted bread slices.