crostini with mozzarella and tomato

Ingredients

• Servings: 8
• 1 french baguette, cut into diagonal 1/2 inch slices
• 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• 4 cloves garlic, halved
• 6 plum tomatoes, seeded and chopped
• 1 bunch fresh basil, julienned
• 1 pound fresh mozzarella cheese, sliced

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 3 mins Ready Time: 18 mins


• preheat the oven's broiler. brush the slices of bread lightly with olive oil, and place on a baking sheet. toast under the broiler for about 3 minutes. watch carefully. rub each crostini with a garlic clove for flavor.
• place the tomatoes into a medium bowl, and drizzle with olive oil. season with salt and pepper.
• place the crostini on a serving tray. top each one with a slice of mozzarella cheese, cover with a spoonful of tomatoes, and garnish with fresh basil.