Classic Tuscan Recipe
tomato-olive relish, garlic, aged balsamic, fresh basil, feta cheese
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Ingredients
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BRUSCHETTA BOARD
Method
BRUSCHETTA BOARD
- 1
Toast the bread
Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Slice the baguette into rounds about 1/2 inch thick. Brush both sides lightly with olive oil and arrange on a baking sheet. Bake until golden and crisp, 8–10 minutes, flipping once midway.
- 2
Make the tomato-olive relish
In a bowl, combine the diced tomatoes, chopped olives, and minced garlic. Add aged balsamic vinegar and season with salt and pepper. Toss to combine and let sit 10–15 minutes to meld flavors.
- 3
Incorporate basil
Gently fold torn fresh basil leaves into the tomato-olive mixture. Taste and adjust salt if needed.
- 4
Assemble bruschetta
Spread a generous spoonful of the tomato-olive relish onto each toasted bread slice. Top with crumbled feta cheese.
- 5
Finish and serve
Drizzle a light amount of additional aged balsamic over the tops, finish with a light drizzle of extra-virgin olive oil if desired, and garnish with extra basil leaves.
