Charred cherry tomato bruschetta

Fresh cherry tomatoes are the star of this delicious and easy appetizer that's hot off the grill.

Fresh cherry tomatoes are the star of this delicious and easy appetizer that’s hot off the grill.

Prep 15 min, Total 20 min

Ingredients:

Advertisement

4 cups colourful cherry tomatoes

2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil

1 tbsp red wine vinegar

1/4 cup packed basil leaves, chopped (7g)

1/4 tsp salt

Advertisement

6 1-in. slices crusty Italian bread (300g)

2 garlic cloves, cut in half

Method:

1. Preheat barbecue to medium.

2. Slice tomatoes in half and transfer to a large bowl. If tomatoes are large, slice into ½-in. pieces. Stir in 1 tbsp oil, vinegar, basil and salt. Season with pepper.

Advertisement

3. Barbecue bread slices until golden, 1 to 2 min per side. Transfer to a plate and rub each with piece with garlic. Drizzle with tomato liquid, then spoon tomatoes on top. Drizzle with remaining oil.

Serves 6

Courtesy Claire Tansey, www.chatelaine.com