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Bruschetta Grilled Tuscan Bread Recipe

Inspired by CC Tomatoes
Time1h
Serves6

A chilled salad of chopped tomatoes, basil, red onion, roasted eggplant and zucchini marinated in balsamic vinaigrette and served on top of a toasted baguette.

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Ingredients

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Salad Mixture

Bread

Method

Prepare the Salad Mixture

1

Chop the Vegetables

Dice the tomatoes, red onion, and zucchini into small pieces. Chop the roasted eggplant into bite-sized cubes. Place all the chopped vegetables into a large mixing bowl.

2

Add Fresh Basil

Rinse the fresh basil leaves under cold water, pat them dry, and then chop them finely. Add the chopped basil to the mixing bowl with the other vegetables.

3

Mix with Balsamic Vinaigrette

Pour the balsamic vinaigrette over the chopped vegetables and gently toss everything together until well combined. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to let the flavors meld.

Prepare the Bread

4

Slice the Baguette

Preheat your grill or grill pan over medium heat. Slice the baguette into 1-inch thick slices.

5

Brush with Olive Oil

Brush both sides of each baguette slice with olive oil to ensure they get a nice golden color while grilling.

6

Grill the Bread

Place the baguette slices on the grill. Grill for about 2-3 minutes on each side, or until they are golden brown and slightly crisp. Remove from the grill and set aside.

Assembly

7

Top the Baguette Slices

Once the salad mixture has chilled, remove it from the refrigerator. Spoon the chilled salad mixture generously onto the grilled baguette slices.

8

Serve

Arrange the bruschetta on a serving platter and enjoy immediately as an appetizer or light meal.

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