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3. Tomato Bruschetta

Tomato bruschetta

Prep time 30 mins, resting time 2 hours, assembly time 20mins

1) Ingredients – ½ small red onion finely chopped, packet of small cherry tomatoes (if you get the differently coloured ones all the better), 2 crushed garlic cloves (best to use fresh garlic but the paste will work), 1 garlic clove halved (for rubbing on your bread), 6-8 Basil leaves finely chopped, 15ml balsamic vinegar (if you have it, do not buy just for this recipe), 60ml extra virgin olive oil (you need very good olive oil for this ) & a crusty baguette.

2) Method – in a large bowl gently mix the tomatoes,  onion, garlic & basil, once mixed add the balsamic & olive oil, gently mix again then add salt & pepper to taste, mix again.

3) Cover the bowl and chill in the fridge for around 1 hour.

4) Remove approx. 1 hour before serving to allow the mixture to come to room temperature.

5) Slice your baguette diagonally , brush both sides lightly with olive oil & then rub with you garlic clove.

6) Toast on both sides until golden brown.

7) Allow the toasted slices to cool, then top with your tomato mix and serve.