BRUCHETTA
- 1 1/2 CUPS FRESH RIPE JULIETTE OR ROMA TOMATOES - FINELY CHOPPED
- 10 LARGE LEAVES BASIL - MINCED
- 4 CLOVES GARLIC - MINCED
- 2 TBS. OLIVE OIL
- 1 tsp. SALT
COMBINE CHOPPED TOMATOES AND SALT IN MEDIUM SIZED BOWL. MINCE THE BASIL AND GARLIC TOGETHER THEN COMBINE ALL THE INGREDIENTS. REFRIGERATE APPROXIMATELY 15 MINUTES. ADD MORE BASIL, GARLIC, OR SALT TO TASTE. SERVE ON TOASTED BREAD WEDGES WITH YOUR FAVORITE WINE.
NOTE: TRY BRUCHETTA HOT! JUST STRAIN ABOUT ONE HALF OF THE JUICE FROM THE DISH, SPREAD ON TOAST WEDGES, THEN TOP WITH MOZZARELLA CHEESE. BROIL UNTIL BUBBLY, ENJOY!
MAKES APPROX. 4 APPETIZER SERVINGS.