CHERRY TOMATO, BOCCONCINI AND BASIL BRUSCHETTA

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Make and share this Cherry Tomato, Bocconcini and Basil Bruschetta recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Charlotte J

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 20m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, plus extra for sprinkling
1 teaspoon balsamic vinegar
salt & freshly ground black pepper
12 bocconcini, halved or 13 ounces mozzarella cheese, cubed
20 ripe cherry tomatoes, halved
1/4 cup torn fresh basil leaf, plus extra for serving
4 slices thick country bread, preferably sourdough
2 cloves garlic, peeled and halved
1 cup arugula leaf

Steps:

  • Whisk together three tablespoons of the olive oil and the balsamic vinegar in a bowl.
  • Season to taste with salt and pepper.
  • Stir in the cheese, tomatoes and basil leaves.
  • Set aside.
  • Grill the bread on both sides until lightly browned and crisp.
  • Rub one side of each slice of bread with the garlic, then sprinkle with olive oil.
  • Cover each slice of bread with several arugula leaves.
  • Spoon the tomato and cheese mixture over the arugula.
  • Sprinkle each bruschetta with additional olive oil, then top with basil leaves.
  • Serve immediately.

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