Easy Bruschetta

Bean dip is so last season.

Need to whip something up for your entourage that doesn't scream "white trash"? Impress even the toughest critics with this fresh and flavorful appetizer...

What You Need

1 cup diced tomatoes (Roma or plum)
1 teaspoon fresh garlic, minced
2 teaspoons olive oil
1/2 teaspoon balsamic vinegar
2 tablespoons basil, chopped, plus 1 tablespoon for garnish
Salt and pepper, to taste
1 Italian bread loaf or French bread baguette
1/4 cup olive oil for drizzling
2 garlic cloves, halved for rubbing

How to Make It

Put tomatoes, garlic, 2 teaspoons of olive oil and vinegar in a bowl and mix. Add the chopped basil. Add salt and pepper to taste.

Slice the baguette or bread into diagonal, 1/2-inch thick slices. Toast on a hot griddle for 1 minute on each side. Take a sharp knife and score each slice 3 times. Rub some garlic on the slices and drizzle about a half a teaspoon of olive oil on each slice. Align the bread on a serving platter, olive oil side up. Place about a tablespoon of the tomato topping on each slice of bread and garnish with basil.

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