Marinated Cherry Tomatoes over Warm Provolone Garlic Bread
- 2 pints cherry tomatoes, halved (can be mixed colors)
- 2 green onions, coarsely chopped
- 14 cup parsley, finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon fresh basil or 1 tablespoon fresh oregano or 1 tablespoon fresh rosemary, finely chopped
- 3 garlic cloves, finely chopped
- 13 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- salt and pepper
- 3 -4 tablespoons extra-virgin oil
- 3 garlic cloves, finely chopped
- 4 slices artisan bread (large thick slices) or 4 slices other crusty bread (large thick slices)
- 4 slices provolone cheese
- 14 cup grated asiago cheese or 14 cup romano cheese or 14 cup parmesan cheese
- For the tomatoes: In a shallow bowl, mix the tomatoes, green onions, parsley, basil, garlic, olive oil and vinegar.
- Season with salt and pepper.
- Cover the bowl and let the tomatoes marinate at room temperature for at least 1 hour, but preferably 3 to 4 hours.
- Stir them occasionally so that all the tomatoes are marinated.
- If the tomatoes are very ripe and marinate long enough, they will crack and burst, allowing their juices to mix deliciously with the marinade.
- For the garlic bread: Combine the olive oil and garlic and let the mixture stand for 10 minute so the flavors blend.
- Meanwhile, heat the broiler.
- Brush one side of each piece of bread with the garlic and olive oil and broil them, oiled side up, until lightly browned.
- Put a slice of provolone and a generous sprinkling of asaigo on the toasted side of each slice, saving a little Parmesan for garnish.
- Set the bread aside until you're ready to serve the tomatoes.
- Just before serving, heat up the broiler again.
- Toast the bread under the broiler until the cheese is bubbly.
- To serve, put a piece of the bread in a shallow soup bowl.
- Spoon about 3/4 cup of the tomatoes and marinade on or around the edges of the bread.
- Garnish with more asaigo.
tomatoes, green onions, parsley, fresh basil, garlic, extra virgin olive oil, balsamic vinegar, salt, garlic, bread, provolone cheese, cheese
Taken from www.food.com/recipe/marinated-cherry-tomatoes-over-warm-provolone-garlic-bread-513550 (may not work)