Bruschetta with Fresh Tomatoes

Makes4 Bruschetta
Cooking Methodgrilling
CostInexpensive
Total Timeunder 30 minutes
Make Ahead RecipeYes
Kid FriendlyYes
One Pot MealYes
OccasionCasual Dinner Party
Recipe Courseantipasto/mezze, cold appetizer, tapas/small plates
Equipmentgrill, toaster oven
Five Ingredients or LessYes
Mealdinner
Taste and Texturecrisp, herby, light, savory
Type of Dishcanape/crostini
Ingredients
- 2 large ripe tomatoes, cored and chopped
- 1 tablespoon olive oil, plus additional for serving
- 1 teaspoon balsamic vinegar
- ½ teaspoon chopped fresh marjoram leaves
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- 4 large slices crusty hearth baked country bread, sliced about 6 inches long and 1-inch thick
- 8 fresh basil leaves, cut into thin strips
Instructions
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In a bowl, combine the tomatoes, olive oil, vinegar and marjoram leaves, and season with salt and pepper. Set aside for 10 minutes to allow the tomatoes to release some of their juices.
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Grill or toast the bread on both sides.
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Place the grilled bread on individual plates and spoon the tomato mixture on top. Sprinkle with the basil and serve with extra olive oil for drizzling.
1997 Christopher Idone