Tomato-Basil Bruschetta with Mozzarella

By David Harbilas

I’ve been laboring over ways to “update” the traditional caprese salad and came to the conclusion that it simply can’t be done.

Bruschetta made with the exact same ingredients, however, is as close to reinvention as this combination needs.

The tomatoes are dressed in exactly the same manner, and the mozzarella helps to keep the whole thing together, adding a level of savory to go with the sweet.

Makes 6 bruschetta

• 6 slices of crusty baguette, about ½ in thick
• 1 clove of garlic
• About ¼ cup of extra virgin olive oil
• 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar Read the rest of this entry »