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Bruschetta

Italian classic bruschetta with sweet tomatoes and fresh basil. So easy to put together, so much flavour!
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time5 minutes
Total Time10 minutes
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: Italian
Keyword: appetizer, classic italian, Sides,, starter
Servings: 4
Author: Marie Muccio

Ingredients

  • 4 medium ripe tomatoes or one punnet cherry tomatoes cut into small pieces
  • small bunch fresh basil leaves picked, sliced, few smaller leaves reserved for garnish
  • ΒΌ small red onion very finely sliced
  • extra virgin olive oil approx 3 tbsp
  • 1 tsp white wine vinegar
  • salt and cracked pepper to season
  • 4 thick slices crusty bread such as ciabatta
  • 1 clove garlic peeled

Instructions

  • Place chopped tomatoes, basil, onion, 2tbs olive oil, vinegar and salt and pepper in a bowl and gently toss until combined. Set aside at room temperature while you prepare your bread.
  • Meanwhile, brush bread slices with olive oil and lightly toast under a grill or in a griddle pan. Once toasted, gently rub the slices with the garlic.
  • Arrange the bread on a platter, pile over the tomatoes and spoon over some of the juices. Drizzle with extra virgin olive oil and scatter over some of the smaller basil leaves. Serve immediately.

Notes

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