Easy Tomato Bruschetta Recipe

Ingredients

• 2 pounds tomatoes ((Roma, heirloom, vine tomatoes, etc))
• ½ cup fresh basil ((chiffonade))
• 2 Tablespoons olive oil
• 2 Tablespoons balsamic vinegar
• 1 Tablespoon minced garlic
• ½ - 1 teaspoon fine sea salt ((to taste))
• ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper ((to taste))
• 1 loaf bread ((French, Italian, sour dough, etc.))
• 1 Tablespoon olive oil
• Fresh mozzarella for serving ((optional))

Instructions

1. 1

   --- Make the Bruschetta ---

2. 2

   Finely chop the basil and dice the tomatoes.

3. 3

   In a medium-sized bowl, combine olive oil, balsamic vinegar, and minced garlic and stir to combine.

4. 4

   Add the diced tomatoes and basil and stir to combine.

5. 5

   Season with salt and pepper to taste.

6. 6

   Cover and transfer to the refrigerator to chill for 1 hour.

7. 7

   --- Toast the Bread ---

8. 8

   Preheat oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit (204 degrees Celsius).

9. 9

   Slice bread into individual-sized servings.

10. 10

    Spread the bread evenly on a large baking sheet and brush the surface of each piece with olive oil.

11. 11

    Bake in the preheated oven for about 8 minutes, until the bread is toasted but not too hard/crispy. I should be soft to bite into but toasted enough to hold the bruschetta without turning mushy.

12. 12

    --- Assemble the Bruschetta ---

13. 13

    Spoon the bruschetta on top of the toasted bread. If desired, add a thin slice of mozzarella cheese to the top. Serve and enjoy.