Fresh Summer Tomato Bruschetta Recipe
Prep: 15 mins
Active: 15 mins
Total: 15 mins
Serves: 8 servings
Ingredients:
1 1/2 pounds (680 g) best-quality, in-season fresh tomatoes, preferably a mix of varieties, cored and diced (see notes)
15 large basil leaves, thinly sliced into a chiffonade
Extra-virgin olive oil, for the tomatoes and toasts
Red or white wine vinegar or true balsamic vinegar, to taste (optional; see notes)
8 medium slices of freshly toasted bread
3 medium cloves of garlic, halved
Finishing sea salt (such as fleur de sel), kosher salt, or flaky salt (such as Maldon)
Directions:
In a large bowl, combine tomatoes with basil and enough olive oil to generously coat. If using wine vinegar, add a splash. Toss gently, taste, and add more wine vinegar if desired.
Rub garlic cloves on the top surface of each toast; rub only as much as you want. (More will make the toasts more garlicky, while a lighter hand will deliver a milder flavor.) Drizzle olive oil on each toast and season with salt.
Spoon tomatoes onto each toast, including any liquid that has accumulated. Season generously with salt. If using true balsamic vinegar, drizzle it sparingly on top. Serve right away.
Notes:
Use whichever ripe tomato varieties you can find, including cherry tomatoes (cut them into wedges instead of dice).
If you have true balsamic vinegar, drizzle it on top of the toasts; if not, itβs better to add a splash of wine vinegar to the tomatoes, since it has better flavor than faux balsamic.
Recipe courtesy of Serious Eats.com