Ingredients:
• 4 large tomatoes, diced
• 4 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
• 3 garlic cloves, finely minced
• 1/4 cup thinly sliced basil
• 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar
• 1 tsp salt & pepper
• Pinch of red pepper flakes
• 1 large parisian bread,
sliced 1/2 inch thick on the
bias (at an angle)
• 3 tbsp Extra-virgin olive oil
• 2 cloves garlic, finely minced
Instructions:
1. In a medium skillet over medium-low heat, heat oil. Add 3 cloves
of minced garlic and cook until lightly golden, 2 to 4 minutes, then
remove from heat and let cool.
2. In a large bowl, toss together diced tomatoes, basil, balsamic
vinegar, salt, pepper and red pepper flakes.
Add garlic and oil from skillet and toss to
combine. Let marinate for at least 30 mins.
3. While the tomato mix marinates, Preheat oven
to 400°. Mix the remaining 2 cloves of minced
garlic into 3 tbsp olive oil and set aside.
4. Brush bread on both sides lightly with
garlic olive oil mixture and place
on large baking sheet. Toast
bread until golden, 10 to 15 mins,
turning halfway through.
5. Let bread cool for 5 minutes, then
spoon the tomato mixture on top of
bread just before serving.