March 7, 2011

Bruschetta

Fresh, full of flavour and reminiscent of summer, Italian-inspired bruschetta can be served as an appetizer or accompaniment to salad.

Serves:  2
Prep Time: 5-10 min
Cooking Time: 0 min
Total: 10 min

Ingredients
1-2 fresh tomatoes, finely diced
1/4 small red onion, finely diced
1 tbsp. olive oil
2 tbsp. balsamic vinegar, or more
a few leaves of fresh basil, sliced
1 tsp. dried oregano
salt and pepper
6 slices of French baguette or 2 bagels, halved and toasted
plain cream cheese or olive oil, to garnish


Directions
  1. In a bowl, toss tomatoes, onion, olive oil, balsamic, herbs, salt and pepper.
  2. Either spread cream cheese or drizzle olive oil over a toasted slice of bread or bagel and scoop bruschetta on top.
  3. Serve as an appetizer or with a mixed green salad.

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