Bruschetta Recipe

Time30m

Serves4

Grilled bread topped with tomatoes, basil, and olive oil.

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Ingredients

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1
Preheat the Grill
Preheat your grill or grill pan over medium-high heat.
2
Prepare the Baguette
Slice the baguette into 1/2-inch thick slices on a diagonal.
3
Brush with Olive Oil
Lightly brush both sides of each slice with olive oil.
4
Grill the Bread
Place the slices on the grill and cook for about 2-3 minutes on each side, or until grill marks appear and the bread is toasted. Remove from grill and set aside.

5
Chop the Tomatoes
Dice the tomatoes into small pieces and place them in a mixing bowl.
6
Prepare the Basil
Chop the fresh basil leaves and add them to the bowl with the tomatoes.
7
Add Garlic
Mince the garlic cloves and add them to the bowl.
8
Mix in Dressing
Add the balsamic vinegar, salt, and black pepper to the mixture. Stir everything together gently until well combined.

9
Top the Bread
Spoon the tomato mixture generously over each slice of grilled bread.
10
Serve Immediately
Serve the bruschetta immediately as an appetizer or snack, drizzling with extra olive oil if desired.