Light and fresh for a quick tasty appetizer.
Ingredients
- 1 ½ pounds plum tomatoes, seeded and cut into small dice
- ¼ cup chopped fresh basil
- 6 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided
- 2 tablespoons finely chopped red onion
- 2 large cloves garlic, minced
- 2 teaspoons red wine vinegar
- freshly ground black pepper to taste
- 1 French baguette, cut into 1/2-inch thick slices
- 1 tablespoon high-quality balsamic vinegar, or to taste
Directions
Step 1
Stir tomatoes, basil, 3 tablespoons olive oil, red onion, garlic, red wine vinegar, and pepper together in a bowl; let tomato mixture stand at room temperature for 15 minutes, then place in the refrigerator to marinate for 45 minutes.
Step 2
Set oven rack about 6 inches from the heat source and preheat the oven's broiler.
Step 3
Brush one side of each slice of bread with remaining olive oil. Place bread slices, oiled-side-up, onto a baking sheet.
Step 4
Broil until golden brown, about 2 minutes; remove from oven. Spoon tomato mixture evenly over the top of toasted bread slices; drizzle balsamic vinegar evenly over tomato mixture. Serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Nutrition Facts | |
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Servings Per Recipe 8 | |
Calories 234 | |
% Daily Value * | |
Total Fat11g | 14% |
Saturated Fat2g | 9% |
Sodium281mg | 12% |
Total Carbohydrate29g | 10% |
Dietary Fiber2g | 8% |
Total Sugars4g | |
Protein6g | |
Vitamin C12mg | 59% |
Calcium34mg | 3% |
Iron2mg | 11% |
Potassium273mg | 6% |
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient.If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.
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