Caprese Bruschetta

LAFAYETTE, Ind. (WLFI) - This recipe is from Francisco "Paco" Serrano , Chef and Owner at La Scala Italian Restaurant .

Caprese Bruschetta

This is a great dish for hot weather. Celebrate ripe flavorful tomatoes and fresh basil in abundance at the farmer's market.

Ingredients for 4 persons:
8 slices crusty fresh bread
2 Ripe Heirloom Tomatoes
16 oz Fresh Mozzarella Cheese
3 large garlic cloves, peeled and cut in half
Oregano
Pitted Black olives
Extra virgin olive oil
Balsamic vinegar
Salt
Fresh Basil

1. Slice the bread and toast both sides on a warm griddle.
2. Dice tomatoes and mozzarella, cut olives, place all in a bowl, season with olive oil, oregano, salt, stir all and let it rest until the bread is toasted.
3. Rub the slices with the garlic clove, drizzle with olive oil, a pinch of salt and top bruschetta with tomato and mozzarella mixture.
4. Before serving drizzle with a little olive oil and balsamic vinegar and top with a fresh basil leaf.

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