Categories: Appetizers

Ingredients

• 1 loaf French bread, cut into 1/4-inch slices
• 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
• 8 roma (plum) tomatoes, diced -OR- mix of cherry/grape-sized tomatoes, diced
• ⅓ cup chopped fresh basil
• 1 ounce Parmesan cheese, freshly grated
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tablespoon good quality balsamic vinegar
• 2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil
• 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• Optional: Lemon juice

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 400°

2. Brush bread slices on both sides lightly with 1 tablespoon oil and place on large baking sheet. Toast bread until golden, about 5 to 10 minutes, turning halfway through.

3. Meanwhile, toss together tomatoes, basil, Parmesan cheese, and garlic in a bowl.

4. Mix in balsamic vinegar, 2 teaspoons olive oil, kosher salt, and pepper.

5. Add dash of lemon juice to taste, if desired.

6. Spoon tomato mixture onto toasted bread slices.

7. Serve immediately and enjoy!

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