Fresh Summer Tomato Bruschetta

  

Ingredients

1 1/2 pounds (680g) best-quality, in-season fresh tomatoes, preferably a mix of varieties, cored and diced (see notes)

15 large basil leaves, thinly sliced into a chiffonade *

Extra-virgin olive oil, for the tomatoes and toasts

Red or white wine vinegar or true balsamic vinegar, to taste (optional; see notes) 

8 medium slices freshly toasted bread 

3 medium cloves garlic, halved

Finishing sea salt , kosher salt, or flaky salt  

*How to Chiffonade

Stack flat leaves on top of each other.
Roll the leaves tightly into a tube or cigar shape.
Slice across the roll thinly with a sharp knife to create shreds.

 

Preparations

 In a large bowl, combine tomatoes with basil and enough olive oil to generously coat. If using wine vinegar, add a splash. Toss gently, taste, and add more wine vinegar if desired. 

Rub garlic cloves on top surface of each toast; rub only as much as you want. (More will make the toasts more garlicky, while a lighter hand will deliver a milder flavor.) Drizzle olive oil on each toast and season with salt. 

Spoon tomatoes onto each toast, including any liquid that has accumulated. Season generously with salt. If using true balsamic vinegar, drizzle it sparingly on top. Serve right away. 

Notes

Use whichever ripe varieties you can find, including cherry tomatoes (cut them into wedges instead of dice).

If you have true balsamic vinegar, drizzle it on top of the toasts; if not, it’s better to add a splash of wine vinegar to the tomatoes, since it has better flavor than faux balsamic.

 

 

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