Ultimate Bruschetta

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 lbs ripe plum tomatoes (about 8-10)
• 2 tablespoons finely chopped onions
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil
• 2 teaspoons red wine vinegar
• 6 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• salt & pepper
• 4 slices thick crusty Italian bread (we usually just use a baguette)

Directions

1. 1

   Cut tomatoes in half, squeeze out seeds and juice.

2. 2

   Chop into small dice and place in bowl.

3. 3

   Add onion, garlic, basil, vinegar, half the olive oil, salt and pepper to your taste.

4. 4

   Let stand at room temperature for about 1 hour,drain liquid.

5. 5

   On broil, toast bread on both sides until golden.

6. 6

   Quickly brush one side of each slice with remaining olive oil.

7. 7

   Spoon tomato mixture on top& serve.

8. 8

   Note: My husband usually makes this and i believe he uses the drained liquid to brush the bread rather than the olive oil.

9. 9

   Also we have made this using dried basil instead of fresh (1 tablespoons fresh= 1 teaspoons dried) and although it does not call for it in the recipe we also use some fresh parsley.