Bruschetta

Bruschetta With Tomato-Onion-Goat Cheese & Basil

INGREDIENTS:

• 2 cups assorted cherry, grape tomatoes, halved (or quartered if large)
• 1/2 small red onion, finely chopped
• 3 tablespoons olive oil plus additional for brushing- I used lemon flavored olive oil
• 3 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
• 1 1/2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
• 1 large loaf focaccia/ ciabatta/baguette, halved horizontally
• 3-4 garlic clove, peeled, halved
• Goat Cheese, To Taste
• Mozzarella/parmesan- any cheese of your choice – 2-3 tbs (optional)

INSTRUCTIONS:

1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
2. Add the tomatoes, onions,garlic,Goat Cheese, 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, red pepper flakes, basil and balsamic vinegar to a bowl. Season with salt, oregano and pepper. Let sit at room temperature while you toast the bread.
3. Slice bread and add to a baking sheet in a single layer. Toast in the oven until golden brown about 5 minutes this is an optional step.
4. You can avoid step 3 and top the bread with dressing and spread little bit of mozzarella cheese (optional)
5. Broil it for 5-6 minutes until cheese melts