Italian-Style Bruschetta

This Italian-style bruschetta is light and fresh for a quick tasty appetizer.

Preparation Details

Prep Time: 15 mins

Cook Time: 5 mins

Total Time: 1 hr 20 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 1 ½ pounds plum tomatoes, seeded and cut into small dice
• 6 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided
• ¼ cup chopped fresh basil
• 2 tablespoons finely chopped red onion
• 2 large cloves garlic, minced
• 2 teaspoons red wine vinegar
• freshly ground black pepper to taste
• 1 French baguette, cut into 1/2-inch thick slices
• 1 tablespoon high-quality balsamic vinegar, or to taste

Steps

1. Combine tomatoes, 3 tablespoons olive oil, basil, red onion, garlic, red wine vinegar, and pepper in a bowl; let stand at room temperature for 15 minutes, then marinate in the refrigerator for 45 minutes.
2. Set oven rack about 6 inches from the heat source and preheat the oven’s broiler.
3. Brush one side of Baguette slices with remaining 3 tablespoons olive oil; place, oiled-sides-up, onto a baking sheet.
4. Broil until golden brown, about 2 minutes
5. Spoon tomato mixture onto toasted Baguette slices; drizzle with balsamic vinegar. Serve immediately.