Grilled Bruschetta

Ingredients
  

  • 1/2 cup balsamic vinegar
  • 1-1/2 cups chopped tomatos cherry, roma, plum...your preference
  • 2 tablespoons finely chopped shallot
  • 1 tablespoon minced fresh basil
  • 2 teaspoons plus 3 tablespoons olive oil divided
  • 1 garlic clove minced
  • 16 slices French bread baguette 1/2 inch thick, 1/2 loaf of par-baked works well
  • Sea salt
  • Grated Parmesan cheese

Instructions
 

  • In a small saucepan, bring vinegar to a boil; reduce and cook until liquid is reduced to 3 tablespoons, 5-6 minutes. Remove from heat. Meanwhile, combine tomatoes, shallot, basil, 2 teaspoons olive oil and garlic. Cover and refrigerate until serving.
  • Brush remaining oil over both sides of baguette slices. A spray oil works well. Grill, uncovered, over medium heat until golden brown on both sides. I had the grill running at 500 degrees, and cooked each side for 1 minute.
  • If not grilling, broil slices on low in two minute intervals, turning after each interval until toasted. May take 6-10 minutes
  • Top toasts with tomato mixture. Drizzle with balsamic syrup; sprinkle with sea salt and Parmesan. Cook for an additional minute or two. Serve immediately.