Bruschetta With Tomatoes, Cucumbers, And Basil Recipe
- 3 lrg ripe tomatoes seeded and minced
- 1/2 lrg red onion cut in 1/4" dice
- 1 x peeled seeded cucumber cut in 1/4" dice
- 1 c. fresh basil leaves shredded Coarse salt Freshly-grnd black pepper
- 1/4 c. extra-virgin extra virgin olive oil plus more
- 1 Tbsp. red-wine vinegar
- 1 x baguette
- 2 x peeled garlic cloves - (to 3)
- In a large bowl, combine tomatoes, onions, cucumbers, and basil; season lightly with salt and pepper.
- Add in extra virgin olive oil and vinegar, and toss well to combine.
- Let stand at room temperature for at least 1 hour, but no longer than 3.
- Heat broiler or possibly grill pan.
- Cut bread diagonally into 1/2-inch-thick slices.
- Brush both sides lightly with extra virgin olive oil; grill or possibly broil on both sides till toasted.
- Rub warm bread lightly with garlic cloves on one side only.
- Sprinkle with salt and pepper, and top with tomato mix.
- Let stand a few min to allow juices to soak into bread before serving.
- Makes 15 to 20.
tomatoes, red onion, cucumber, fresh basil, extravirgin extra virgin olive oil, redwine vinegar, baguette, garlic
Taken from cookeatshare.com/recipes/bruschetta-with-tomatoes-cucumbers-and-basil-94277 (may not work)