Serves: 4 as an appetizer • Time: 15 minutes
Is there anything more Italian than tomatoes with basil? The very smell of this simple dish conjures thoughts of the sunny Tuscan countryside. Plus, the recipe is easy to double (or triple) for larger crowds, and sure to please everyone at the table.
Ingredients
- 2 tomatoes, stemmed, deseeded, and diced
- ½ red onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 Tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil
- 15 basil leaves, chopped
- ¼ tsp. cayenne pepper
- 8 slices of baguette, toasted
- Società Agricola Acetomodena balsamic vinegar
- Parmigiano Reggiano, grated
Directions
1. In a mixing bowl, combine the tomato, onion, garlic, oil, basil, and cayenne pepper. Season with salt.
2. Distribute the tomato mixture onto the toasted baguette, then drizzle with vinegar and sprinkle with Parmigiano.
