Tomato, Basil and Goat Cheese Bruschetta
- 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
- 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
- Combine tomatoes, red onion, garlic and basil in a medium bowl.
- Add ½ tbsp oil, vinegar salt and pepper and mix well.
- Cover bowl and let it sit in refrigerator for at least 1 hour.
- Add goat cheese just before serving. The fresher the better
- 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.
- 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/
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