Tomato Bruschetta
Ingredients
- 2 cups tomatoes, chopped (about 6 small tomatoes or 2 large)
- 1/3 cup fresh basil leaves, chiffonaded
- 2 tbsp olive oil, plus more for brushing bread
- salt and pepper, to taste
- 1 loaf crusty bread, sliced
- 2 large cloves garlic, for rubbing
- balsamic vinegar, for drizzling, optional
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the tomatoes, basil, and 2 tbsp of the olive oil, and season to taste with salt and pepper. Brush the bread slices with olive oil on both sides and using a cast iron pan or griddle, toast the bread until well browned and crisp. Rub the garlic cloves over the rough bread surfaces, which will add a garlicky punch. Top with generous spoonfuls of the tomato mixture. If desired, drizzle with balsamic and eat right away.