Caper Recipes: Bruschetta with Capers & Olives
Serves 4 to 6
Capers and olives add briny, salty flavor to this fresh tomato bruschetta.
Ingredients
- 4 small tomatoes, finely chopped
- 6 Kalamata olives, finely chopped
- 2 tablespoons capers
- 2 garlic cloves, one grated, one halved
- ½ teaspoon red wine vinegar
- ¼ teaspoon sea salt
- Freshly ground black pepper
- Extra-virgin olive oil, for drizzling
- 6 to 8 slices Pavé or other rustic country bread
- Fresh basil
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, mix together the tomatoes, olives, capers, grated garlic, vinegar, salt, and several grinds of pepper.
- Drizzle the bread slices with olive oil and grill until lightly charred, or toast in the oven. Use the cut-side of the garlic halves to rub garlic onto the hot bread. Top with the tomato mixture and fresh basil.