Fresh Bruschetta

Toast Ingredients

1 baguette cut into 1/2” slices

1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil

2 cloves garlic, minced

pinch of salt

Topping Ingredients

2 pints cherry tomatoes, diced

1/2 cup loosely packed fresh basil cut into thin strips

1 clove garlic, minced

1 tsp extra virgin olive oil

2 tsps balsamic vinegar

1/4 cup shredded Parmesan cheese

pinch of salt

Directions

For the toast

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Place baguette pieces in a single layer on baking sheets. Mix garlic and oil together in a dish. Let sit for 10 minutes. Brush garlic oil onto the top of each baguette slice. Bake in oven for 15 minutes. Remove from oven and allow to cool.

For the topping

Combine tomatoes, garlic, olive oil, balsamic, parmesan and salt. Let sit for 30 minutes to an hour for flavors to meld. Serve with toasted baguette.