Ingredients

The following ingredients have 5 Servings
  • 1 fresh whole wheat baguette
  • 6 oz fresh grape or cherry tomatoes (sliced into halves, through stem)
  • 3 cloves garlic (minced)
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 2 1/2 tbsp balsamic vinegar
  • 1/4 cup fresh basil (12-15 leaves, roughly chopped)
  • 1/4 tsp kosher salt
  • 1/4 tsp ground black pepper
  • 8 oz fresh mozzarella cheese (thinly sliced)

Instruction

  • Preheat the oven on the broiler setting.
  • In a mixing bowl, combine the tomatoes, garlic, olive oil, balsamic vinegar, basil, salt, and pepper. Allow the mixture to sit for 10-15 minutes.
  • Slice the baguette into 1/2-inch slices. On a baking sheet lined with tin foil, arrange the baguette slices in a single layer. Broil for 1 to 2 minutes, until slightly brown. Then, flip and brown opposite side for one minute. Watch closely so the bread doesn’t burn. Once crisp and browned, remove from the broiler and set aside.
  • To serve, layer a slice of the mozzarella cheese on the toasted bread and then top with the tomato mixture.