Bruschetta is one simple but absolutely delicious appetizer that requires little preparation and can be ready in minutes to enjoy, before a meal or even as a light supper.
Once in a while, when we do go out to eat (usually it’s an Italian or Mediterranean restaurant) we like to enjoy some bruschetta while waiting for our meal, but I found it quite filling, as I can never finish my plate of food afterwards…but then again, I’d rather enjoy the bruschetta and have the leftover for lunch next day 🙂
INGREDIENTS
5-6 tomatoes, diced
4 garlic cloves
3 green onions, chopped
4 tbsp olive oil, plus more for drizzling on top
1 tsp basil
1 tsp Italian seasoning
2 tsp parsley, minced
1/2 tsp salt
1 ciabatta banquette
1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
DIRECTIONS
Place diced tomatoes into a medium size bowl. Add crushed garlic, chopped green onions, olive oil, basil, Italian seasoning, parsley and salt. Stir together, gently until all mixed, then place bowl in the refrigerator for 2 hours for the flavors to blend.
To serve, slice baguette, in bias, and arrange slices on a baking sheet. Drizzle each slice with some olive oil.
Place spoon full of the tomato mixture on each bread slice, then sprinkle some crumbled feta on top.
Bake in the oven at 350 for 10-12 Â minutes, or until edges start to brown.
For a fancy serving presentation, drizzle the plater with some Balsamic reduction (click for recipe)
Buon Appetito!
Leia