Prep Time
Cook Time
Total Time
Cook Time
Total Time
10 minutes
10 minutes
20 minutes
10 minutes
20 minutes
Yield
Course
Course
8 Bruschetta Slices
Appetizer / Side Dish
Appetizer / Side Dish
About This Recipe
Bruschetta with Mozzarella is one of the best simple appetizers ever. Great for summer entertaining and party finger food.
Bruschetta with Mozzarella is one of the best simple appetizers ever. Great for summer entertaining and party finger food.
| INGREDIENTS | |
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For Tomatoes • 1 cup (about 4 ounces) fresh mozzarella cheese, diced • 1 teaspoon chopped garlic • 3 tablespoons Gaia Oliva EVOO • 8 cherry tomatoes, sliced • ¼ cup fresh basil, chopped • salt and pepper to taste |
For Bread • Artisanal bread (ciabatta or sourdough), sliced into 8 half-inch thick pieces • 2 tablespoons Gaia Oliva EVOO • 1 garlic clove For Topping 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar |
DIRECTIONS
• Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Place the bread slices on a baking sheet. Drizzle with Gaia Oliva EVOO on both sides. Toast the bread in the oven for 4-5 minutes. Then flip it over to the other side and continue toasting for 5 minutes until the bread is golden, crispy and lightly charred. Rub the bread with some fresh garlic.
• In a large bowl, mix together the tomatoes, mozzarella, 3 tablespoons Gaia Oliva EVOO, a pinch of salt and pepper, chopped garlic and fresh basil. Let everything marinate for 5 minutes.
• Spoon a teaspoon of the mixture onto top of each toasted bread slice. Drizzle with balsamic vinegar, garnish with basil before serving.