Homestyle Bruschetta

Servings: 6-8

prep time: 20 minutes

cook time: 20 minutes

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meal prep?

yes

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You’ll need:

• 1 pint grape or cherry tomatoes, quartered

• handful fresh basil, roughly chopped

• 4-5 garlic cloves, finely minced

• 3-5 tbsp extra virgin olive oil

• salt and pepper, to taste

• 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar (more to taste)

• mozzarella, optional to serve

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Prepare the bruschetta:

1. heat a small pan over medium-low heat with about 1 tbsp of olive oil; add the garlic, cooking on low and stirring occasionally to prevent burning until it is soft and fragrant, about 5-7 minutes; remove from heat and set aside to cool

2. add the quartered tomatoes and chopped basil to a medium-sized mixing bowl; add 2-3 tbsp olive oil, salt, and pepper to taste; stir to coat the tomatoes

3. once cooled, pour the garlic and oil mixture into the bowl, stirring to combine

4. add the balsamic vinegar; stir, taste, and season with more salt and pepper if needed

5. cover the bowl and set aside to let the flavors meld together

6. serve alone or over sliced mozzarella and enjoy!

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a crowd favorite

i’ve been making this recipe for years now. I can’t remember where I first found it or what the original measurements were- I eyeball it every time.

one thing that doesn’t change is that everyone always loves this tomato salad! the flavor is ~chef’s kiss~ a perfect addition to any family bbq or Italian spread.

have fun and adjust the flavors to your personal tastes! as a bonus, this stores well for a day or two (it might even taste better the 2nd day!).