Saturday morning and the phone rang quite early. It was Aunt Marion. She was throwing a dinner party that evening and was looking for a great bruschetta recipe. She had a couple, but wanted to know if I had any that were a bit better. I provided her with three of my best bruschetta recipes. Turns out, we had one that was quite similar. She went with the Heirloom Tomato Bruschetta. It was a hit and everyone loved it!
Do any of you have any great bruschetta recipes??? Please share them if you have them.
Heirloom Tomato Bruschetta
2 cups assorted diced heirloom tomatoes (core and seeded before dicing)
½ small red onion, finely chopped
3 tbsp olive oil and additional for brushing
3 tbsp chopped basil
1 ½ tbsp balsamic vinegar
1 large loaf focaccia bread, sliced
1 garlic clove peeled and halved
1 garlic clove finely minced
Salt and pepper for seasoning
Combine tomatoes, onion, 3 tbsp olive oil, basil and balsamic vinegar and minced garlic. Season with salt and pepper. This should be prepared ahead so the flavors can marry.
Preheat broiler. Place sliced focaccia cut side up on a baking sheet. Brush with olive oil. Toast until golden brown. Watch carefully. Immediately after toasting rub with halved garlic.
Top with tomato mixture. Serve and ENJOY!!!
Wine pairing......Sangiovese.
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