Bruschetta

Ingredients
  

  • 1 loaf French bread, cut into 1/4-inch slices
  • 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
  • 8 tomatoes, diced (roma, cherry, regular)
  • 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
  • ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
  • ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
  • Brush bread slices on both sides lightly with 1 tablespoon oil and place on large baking sheet. Toast bread until golden, 5 to 10 minutes, turning halfway through.
  • Meanwhile, toss together tomatoes, basil, Parmesan cheese, and garlic in a bowl.
  • Mix in balsamic vinegar, 2 teaspoons olive oil, kosher salt, and pepper.
  • Spoon tomato mixture onto toasted bread slices.