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Cherry Tomato Bocconcini And Basil Bruschetta
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Cherry tomatoes, bocconcini (mozzarella) cheese, and basil piled on top of toasted bread slices make a fantastic appetizer or snack
serves/makes:
ready in:
under 30 minutes
under 30 minutes
3 reviews
ingredients
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, plus extra
1 teaspoon balsamic or red wine vinegar
salt and freshly ground black pepper
12 bocconcini cheese balls, halved
OR
13 ounces mozzarella cheese, cubed
20 ripe cherry tomatoes, halved
1 handful torn fresh basil leaves, plus extra for serving
4 thick slices rustic or artisan bread
2 cloves garlic, peeled and halved
1 cup fresh arugula leaves
directions
Whisk together the olive oil and balsamic vinegar in a large bowl until emulsified. Season to taste with salt and black pepper.
Stir the cheese, tomatoes and torn basil leaves into the oil mixture and set aside.
Grill or toast the bread slices on both sides until light golden brown and crisp.
Using the garlic halves, rub one side of each of the bread slices to coat with garlic. Lightly drizzle with more olive oil.
Place arugula leaves on top of the oil in a thin layer. Top with the cheese and tomatoes.
Drizzle more olive oil over the top and garnish with additional basil leaves.
Serve immediately otherwise the bread may become soggy.
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reviews & comments
March 18, 2014
Good but I would have marinated the cheese and tomatoes longer I think. They just seemed coated with the oil/vinegar not really flavored by it. I'll make it again and try it that way.
March 5, 2014
Fantastic recipe! My cherry tomatoes weren't quite as flavorful as they will be later in the season but this was still very good. I can't wait to make it again (and then I'll use basil from my own garden too!)
February 26, 2014
I couldn't find bocconcini without going to a specialty store so I just used the best mozzarella my store deli had and this turned out fantastic. It's a very elegant looking appetizer. I think next time though I would cut the bread smaller and make them into smaller bites.