CLASSIC ITALIAN BRUSCHETTA

CLASSIC ITALIAN BRUSCHETTA

INGREDIENTS

  • 2 to 3 medium ripe tomatoes, coarsely chopped
  • 4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, divided
  • 4 slices of Tuscan bread, or any other rustic bread toasted
  • 1 clove garlic + 1 clove garlic chopped
  • 1 Teaspoon balsamic vinegar
  • Flaky sea salt, for garnish
  • Coarsely chopped basil leaves, for garnish

INSTRUCTIONS

  • Combine the chopped tomatoes and half of the olive oil, balsamic vinegar, a half cut of garlic in a bowl and toss. Marinate the tomatoes for about 5 minutes at room temperature.
  • Toast the bread slices on a charcoal grill until golden-brown and lightly marked with grill lines. You can also toast them in an oven or toaster, or on a griddle or grill pan, if charcoal grilling is not possible.
  • Gently rub the grilled slices of bread with the cut end of the raw garlic clove.
  • Top each slice with the marinated tomatoes. Sprinkling with flaky sea salt and chopped fresh basil leaves. Finish with a drizzle of the remaining olive oil. Serve immediately.

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