Tomato, Basil and Goat Cheese Bruschetta
 
 
Ingredients
  • 2 tbsp chopped fresh basil
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1-2 tbsp balsamic vinegar
  • ¼ tsp salt
  • dash ground pepper
  • 1½ cups chopped roma tomatoes 6 to 8 tomatoes
  • 2-3 garlic cloves, sliced
  • 2 tbsp diced red onion
for the baguette/focaccia (since Four Peaks uses focaccia I did just that. You could also use french baguette)
  • ¼ tsp garlic salt
  • Fresh goat cheese or fresh mozzarella (as much or as little as you like)
  • parsley sprigs
  • 1 17 by 12 inch loaf of focaccia or 2 loaves of french baguette
Instructions
  1. Combine tomatoes, red onion, garlic and basil in a medium bowl.
  2. Add ½ tbsp oil, vinegar salt and pepper and mix well.
  3. Cover bowl and let it sit in refrigerator for at least 1 hour.
  4. Add goat cheese just before serving. The fresher the better
  5. Brush surface of focaccia with garlic salt and oil and broil slice of focaccia in oven for 1½ to 2 minutes per side or until surface turns brown.
  6. Arrange bread like a star and pour mixture in centre. Serve and enjoy with a glass of beer.
Recipe by The Novice Housewife at https://novicehousewife.com/2013/07/28/tomato-basil-and-goat-cheese-bruschetta/