Classic Bruschetta

Friends, is it just me or do some of you get excited  about tomato season?

This year am really excited, we had all our grass removed, on one side we put in an outdoor kitchen on the other raised vegetable beds.

I planted different varieties of tomatoes, herbs, squash and assorted lettuces, so when I see flowers turn into tomatoes I get excited.

and  start thinking about recipes using tomatoes. This is one of my favorites, using simple ingredients.

Sometimes I grill shrimp or chicken top the salad with it for a quick meal.

This  tomato salad topped toast is without a doubt my favorite go to summer appetizer, top it with chopped grilled chicken or shrimp

and you have lunch or dinner severed on toast, how easy is that. I used multi grain sliced sour dough, but most breads work well with this,

except for  sweet bread. I’ve made it with gluten free bread, it was delicious. you can’t go wrong with the combination of heirloom tomatoes,

garlic and basil, make it when it’s tomato season and a simple dish is Bon Appetite magazine worthy.

Delicious with artichoke, olive or roasted pepper tapenade.

.Tapenade…. noun…A Provencal paste or dip, make from black olives, capers, and anchovies

Experiment with savory or sweet combinations, my favorite the classic…..Enjoy!!!!!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

If you try the recipes let me know what you think in the comments below…..ENJOY!!!!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Ingredients….. 4 servings

4 Tomatoes

8 oz. container of bocconcinis (small fresh mozzarella balls)

8 slices toasted bread of your choice

1 cup pesto

1 cup parmesan

1 cup fresh chopped basil

2 Tablespoons chopped garlic

Salt and pepper to taste

For the dressing

2 Tablespoon chopped garlic

1 tablespoon mixed herbs ( preferably homegrown)

1 tablespoon Dijon mustard

1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil

1/3 cup red wine  vinegar

1/4 cup lemon juice

Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

Make the dressing mix all the ingredients ending with the oil

Spread the bread with the pesto and toast

Toss bocconcini, tomatoes, parmesan, garlic and basil together with the dressing

Top pesto toast with tomato salad

Sprinkle with additional parmesan and basil……ENJOY!!!!!