Tomato Bruschetta

Name: Tomato Bruschetta
Total time: 40
Yield: 10
Ingredients: 2 large tomatoes, diced; ½ cup finely chopped red bell pepper; ¼ cup finely chopped red onion; ¼ cup balsamic vinegar; ¼ cup olive oil (Optional); 10 leaves fresh basil, chopped; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1 (1 pound) loaf French bread, cut into 1/4-inch slices; ¼ cup olive oil (Optional); ¼ cup shredded mozzarella cheese

Recipe by Joy Andrews from allrecipes.com

Appetizer,Snack 40 Mins.

Ingredients

10 servings

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2 large tomatoes, diced
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½ cup finely chopped red bell pepper
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¼ cup finely chopped red onion
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¼ cup balsamic vinegar
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¼ cup olive oil (Optional)

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10 leaves fresh basil, chopped
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2 cloves garlic, minced
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1 (1 pound) loaf French bread, cut into 1/4-inch slices
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¼ cup olive oil (Optional)
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¼ cup shredded mozzarella cheese

Instructions

Combine tomatoes, bell pepper, onion, balsamic vinegar, 1/4 cup olive oil, basil, and garlic; let tomato mixture rest for 15 to 30 minutes.
Set oven rack about 6 inches from the heat source and preheat the oven's broiler.
Arrange French bread slices on a large baking sheet; drizzle with 1/4 cup olive oil.
Toast bread in preheated oven until lightly browned, about 1 minute on each side. Top bread slices with tomato mixture using a slotted spoon, allowing excess liquid to drain. Return bread to baking sheet and sprinkle with mozzarella cheese.
Broil in preheated oven until cheese melts, about 3 minutes. Serve immediately.