Fresh Bruschetta

The last time my good friend was in town, we went to Jack Astor's as we were both famished and ordered the Roasted Garlic Bruschetta. Let me tell you it was so good that I have been trying to reproduce it at home! It's fresh, simple and a delicious appetizer that can be prepared in minutes.

Here's my version:

6-7 plum tomatoes

1/4 onion

2 cloves minced garlic

1 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil

1 tsp balsamic vinegar

5-6 chopped basil leaves
Sea salt and pepper

1/4 cup olive oil

1 French Baguette

Garlic Aoili

1/4 cup feta cheese

 Chop up the tomatoes, onion, garlic and basil finely with a sharp knife then toss into a large bowl. Add the extra virgin olive oil, sea salt and ground pepper (to taste) and mix the ingredients thoroughly.

Refrigerate for 30 minutes and in the meantime, cut 1/4 inch thick slices of baguette and lightly toast in the oven. Once the bread is good and toasted, remove and brush each slice of bread with olive oil. 

Then scoop the bruschetta mixture on the freshly toasted bread, drizzle balsamic glaze and garlic aioli over it. Lastly, sprinkle feta cheese on top to your liking.

Alternative: You can also use naan/flatbread instead of a baguette. 

Enjoy!