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Tomato, Red Onion, and Basil Bruschetta

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Tomato, Red Onion, and Basil Bruschetta

Tomato, Red Onion, and Basil Bruschetta

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Equipment

  • Kitchen Knife - Essential for chopping tomatoes, red onions, and basil finely.

  • Cutting Board - A stable surface to safely chop ingredients without damaging countertops or cutting yourself.

  • Brush - For brushing the bread with olive oil before grilling.

  • Grill Pan - Can be used to broil or grill ingredients as part of bruschetta's cooking process.

  • Garlic Press - For mincing garlic quickly and efficiently for finer pieces.

  • Mixing Bowls (various sizes) - Useful for mixing ingredients together before topping bruschetta slices.

  • Olive oil Spray Bottle - A convenient way to apply olive oil lightly on the bread without excess drips.

  • Measuring Cups and Spoons Set - For precise ingredient measurements, especially for multiple servings or replicating recipes.

  • Chef's Knife - May offer different ergonomic benefits and cutting capabilities compared to a kitchen knife.

  • Wooden Spoon - Useful for stirring and mixing components like a garlic-basil dressing on top of the bruschetta.

Ingredients

  • 2 cups assorted cherry, grape, and teardrop tomatoes, halved (or quartered if large)

  • 1/2 small red onion, finely chopped

  • 3 tablespoons olive oil plus additional for brushing

  • 3 tablespoons chopped fresh basil

  • 1 1/2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar

  • 1 large loaf focaccia, halved horizontally (reserve half for another use)

  • 1 garlic clove, peeled, halved

Instructions

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Instruction 1

Combine halved tomatoes, finely chopped onion, 3 tablespoons olive oil, chopped fresh basil, and balsamic vinegar in medium bowl; season tomato topping with salt and pepper. DO AHEAD: Topping can be made 2 hours ahead. Cover and let stand at room temperature, tossing occasionally.
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Instruction 2

Preheat broiler. Place focaccia half, cut side up, on baking sheet; brush bread with olive oil. Toast bread in broiler until top is golden brown, watching closely to avoid burning, about 2 minutes. Immediately rub cut side of bread all over with halved garlic, then cut focaccia crosswise into 4 equal pieces.
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Instruction 3

Top toasted focaccia with tomato mixture and serve.
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