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Bruschetta with Fresh Tomato and Basil


Makes 12 bruschetti


SKU 534-Recipe

Ingredients:

  • 4 ripe, medium tomatoes (about 1/2 pound each), coarsely chopped
  • 1 cup firmly packed, torn fresh basil leaves
  • 2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil 1 teaspoon red-wine vinegar
  • 1 garlic clove, pounded into a paste with 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 12 slices of bruschetta (preceding recipe)

Directions:

  1. In a bowl mix together the tomatoes, basil, olive oil, and vinegar. Add 1/4 teaspoon of the garlic paste, and blend well. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Let stand at room temperature for at least 30 minutes and up to 2 hours, if possible.
  2. Place the bruschetti on a large platter in a single layer. When ready to serve, drizzle each one with about 1 tablespoon of juice from the bottom of the bowl containing the tomato mixture. With a slotted spoon, strew the tomato mixture over the bruschetti. Serve immediately.