The Ultimate Bruschetta

1-1/2 lb. plum tomatoes
2 tbsp. onion, finely chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped
2 tsp. red wine vinegar
6 tbsp. olive oil
4 slices crusty Italian bread
Salt and pepper, for seasoning
Parmesan cheese, for topping

Directions:

Cut tomatoes in half and squeeze out seeds and juice. Chop tomatoes into small dice; place in bowl. Add onion, garlic, basil, vinegar, half of the olive oil and salt and pepper to taste. Let stand at room temperature for about 1 hour. Drain liquid. On barbecue grill or under broiler, toast bread on both sides until golden brown. Quickly brush one side of each slice with remaining olive oil. Spoon tomato mixture on top. Either serve immediately, slices cut in half, or return to heat to melt a little Parmesan cheese on top.

User Reviews:

This recipe was perfect and simple. They are the ultimate bruschetta.

submitted by chibiboon on November 03, 2003

I made this to bring to my in-laws for Christmas day and everyone loved it.

submitted by mono on November 03, 2003

My family are not lovers of raw onions, so I tried this recipe but without the onion and melted marble cheese on it rather than parmesan. It was fabulous...my husband claims "better than the restaurant's!". I guess this is bruschetta "caker style". Thanks!

Submitted by Christine on December 04, 2003

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