Ingredients
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1 clove garlic
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3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, divided
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4 large ripe roma tomatoes, chopped
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1/2 cup red onion, finely diced
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2 tablespoons fresh oregano leaves, finely chopped
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1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
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1/2 cup finely grated part-skim mozzarella cheese
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salt
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black pepper
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8 slices Italian bread, cut 3/4 inch thick (I use whole wheat)
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12 -15 fresh basil leaves, coarsely chopped
Instructions
- Lightly toast the bread in the oven.
- Rub one side of the toast with garlic clove.
- Drizzle a little olive oil over each slice.
- Mix tomatoes, onion, oregano, basil, 2 tablespoons of the olive oil, balsamic vinegar, salt and pepper.
- Spread mixture over each slice of toast.
- Sprinkle a little of the grated mozzarella cheese on each slice.
- Bake (not broil) in a 350 degree oven about 10 minutes, until the cheese just starts to melt, being careful not to burn the edges of the toast.
- Serve immediately.