Description
You can’t go wrong with a classic from the garden.
Ingredients
																
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			- 4–5 roma tomatoes, diced, seeds removed
 - 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
 - 4 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
 - 1/2 cup basil, gently cut to avoid bruising. Save a pinch for serving.
 - 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar
 - 1 tsp kosher salt
 - Pinch of crushed red pepper flakes
 
For the bread:
- 1 large fresh baguette, sliced
 - Extra-virgin olive oil, for brushing
 - 2 cloves garlic, halved
 
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, marinate diced tomatoes with basil, vinegar, salt, red pepper flakes, and garlic. Let marinate for at least 2 hours.
 - Brush bread with olive oil. Lightly toast sliced bread in a 400-degree oven until slightly brown. Let cool then rub with garlic cloves.
 - Spoon tomatoes on top of bread just before serving. Garnish with fresh basil.