CILANTRO TOMATO BRUSCHETTA

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This is an easy tomato appetizer that all of my family and friends love. The garden-fresh ingredients capture summer and meld together for a delightful hors d'oeuvre recipe that goes well with many different main dishes. -Lisa Kane, Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 25m

Yield about 2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

1 loaf (1 pound) French bread, cut into 1-inch slices
1/2 cup olive oil, divided
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
3 small tomatoes, seeded and chopped
1/4 cup finely chopped onion
1/4 cup fresh cilantro leaves, coarsely chopped
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/4 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese

Steps:

Preheat oven to 325°. Place bread slices on ungreased baking sheets; brush with 1/4 cup oil. Bake until golden brown, 10-12 minutes., In a small bowl, whisk together vinegar and remaining oil. Stir in tomatoes, onion, cilantro, salt and pepper., To serve, spoon scant 1 tablespoon tomato mixture onto each slice of bread. Top with cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 98 calories, Fat 5g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 1mg cholesterol, Sodium 147mg sodium, Carbohydrate 11g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein. Diabetic Exchanges