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fruity brushetta |
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You will need: • 4 ripe plum tomatoes (about 1 lb) cut into 1/4 in pieces • 1 cup diced peaches • 1/2 cup finely diced red onions • 16 large basil leaves, finely shredded • 4 tsp balsamic vinegar • 1/4 cup plus 1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil • 1 clove garlic, peeled and finely chopped • 1 loaf of bread (baguette or country loaf) salt and pepper to taste 1. Preheat the broiler. 2. In a large bowl, toss together the tomatoes, peach, red onion, basil, and vinegar with the 1/4 cup of olive oil and salt and pepper. Let the mixture sit at room temperature while you make the garlic toasts. 3. Mix the remaining 1/3 cup olive oil with the garlic in a bowl. Cut the bread into slices about 1/2 inch thick, and brush with the garlic oil. 4. Toast the bread slices until golden brown on both sides. Cut each slice in half and place the halves on a serving platter. Top each piece with a gererous spoonful of the salsa, sprinkle with sea salt and serve immediately. Serves 16. |