Tomato Bruschetta
Serves 4 to 6
This bruschetta recipe is a simple, delicious summer appetizer!
Ingredients
- 4 small tomatoes, finely chopped
- 2 garlic cloves, one grated, one halved
- ½ teaspoon red wine vinegar or balsamic vinegar
- ¼ teaspoon sea salt
- Freshly ground black pepper
- Extra-virgin olive oil, for drizzling
- 6 to 8 slices rustic country bread
- Fresh basil
Optional:
- 6 Kalamata olives, finely chopped
- 2 tablespoons capers
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, mix together the tomatoes, grated garlic, vinegar, salt, and several grinds of pepper. Stir in the olives and capers, if using.
- 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.