Fresh Mozzarella and Tomato Crostini
From theresal 16 years ago
- 18 minutes to make
- Serves 8
Easy to make, crostini are an excellent way to showcase fresh seasonal ingredients. This simple combination of ripe tomatoes, basil and mozzarella
Ingredients
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- extra-virgin olive oil for brushing, plus 1/4 cup shopping list
- 1 baguette, cut crosswise into 1/4-inch-thick shopping list
- slices shopping list
- salt and coarsely ground pepper, to taste shopping list
- 8 vine-ripened tomatoes, about 1 1/2 lb. total shopping list
- 1/2 cup slivered fresh basil leaves shopping list
- 2 Tbs. finely minced red onion shopping list
- 1/4 tsp. minced garlic shopping list
- 1 Tbs. aged balsamic vinegar shopping list
- 1 1/2 lb. fresh mozzarella cheese shopping list
How to make it
- Preheat oven to 350.
- Brush a baking sheet with olive oil and arrange the baguette slices on the sheet in a single layer. Brush the tops with oil, and season with salt and pepper. Bake until crisp and golden, 15 to 18 minutes. If not using immediately, let the crostini cool, then store in an airtight container at room temperature until ready to use.
- Core, seed and dice the tomatoes. In a bowl, stir together the tomatoes, half of the basil, the onion, garlic, vinegar, the 1/4 cup olive oil, salt and pepper.
- Slice the mozzarella into 1/4-inch-thick pieces or into smaller pieces so they fit on the crostini. To assemble, lay a piece of mozzarella on each crostini and spoon 1 to 2 Tbs. of the tomato salad on top. Garnish each with a pinch of the remaining basil. Serve immediately.
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I like this. It sounds and look, delicious!
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Sounds great! Thanks.
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how did I miss this one?? can't wait to try it!
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