Hands-On Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 15 minutes
Yield: Serves 18
11/2 pounds ripe tomatoes
2 tablespoons minced red onion
2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
2 tablespoons plus 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil, divided
1 teaspoon balsamic vinegar
1/2 teaspoon sea salt
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
3 cloves garlic, peeled and divided
1 loaf Italian bread
1. Chop tomatoes in a 1/4" dice and place in a large bowl with red onion, basil, 2 tablespoons olive oil, balsamic vinegar, sea salt, and black pepper. Mince 1 clove garlic and stir into tomato mixture.
2. Slice bread diagonally into 24 pieces, about 1/2" thick. Grill on each side until browned, about 1 minute per side. Use the remaining 2 cloves garlic to rub directly on one side of the grilled bread and brush with remaining olive oil.
3. To serve, place the tomato mixture in a serving bowl and center on a serving platter. Arrange bread with the garlic and oil side up on the platter around the bowl.
Per Serving: Calories: 80 | Fat: 5 g | Saturated fat: 1 g | Cholesterol: 0 mg | Sodium: 150 mg | Total carbohydrates: 8 g | Dietary fiber: 1 g | Sugars: 1 g | Protein: 2 g