Tomato and Mozzarella Bruschetta with Balsamic Drizzle

Warm, toasted baguette with a basil-kissed Caprese salad, straight from the oven, drizzled with balsamic goodness. It's so irresistible, your guests will be begging for the recipe!

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Course: Appetizer

Cuisine: Italian

Keyword: appetizers for a crowd, party food

Prep Time: 10

Cook Time: 5

Total Time: 15

Servings:

Calories: 596kcal

Author: Jennifer Locklin

Equipment

Ingredients

3 roma tomatoes seeded and finely chopped
½ red onion finely chopped
2 tablespoons capers
20 fresh basil leaves chiffonade
¼ pound fresh mozzarella fine dice
2 tablespoons balsamic or red wine vinegar
½ cup extra virgin olive oil more as needed
½ teaspoon kosher salt to taste
¼ teaspoon fresh cracked black pepper to taste
12 slices baguette bread
1 clove garlic minced & mashed

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Instructions

Preheat broiler to high. (If you prefer, you may also grill the bread)
Combine the oil and mashed garlic in a small bowl.
Brush oil mixture onto each slice of bread and place bread slices on a baking sheet.
Toast bread on each side under the broiler...keep an eye on it so it doesn’t burn.
Chop seeded tomatoes and capers and place in a small bowl.
Add the onion and mozzarella.
Pile basil leaves on top of one another and roll into a log.
Thinly slice basil into green confetti and loosely combine with tomatoes.
Add remaining oil and garlic mixture, balsamic vinegar and a little coarse salt and cracked black pepper to the bowl and gently toss to coat.
Cover and refrigerate until ready to use.
Right before ready to serve, top toasted bread with mixture and place o baking sheet.
Broil until cheese is just melted. Serve hot.

Nutrition

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