TOMATO AND RICOTTA SALATA BRUSCHETTA

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This tomato bruschetta with ricotta salata is a perfect appetizer for dinner parties and a definite crowd pleaser.

Provided by KSANFORD

Categories Appetizers and Snacks Bruschetta Recipes

Time 25m

Yield 14

Number Of Ingredients 10

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Ingredients

1 loaf Italian bread, cut into 1/2-inch diagonal slices
6 cloves garlic, halved
6 medium tomatoes, seeded and cut into 1/2-inch pieces
1 (4 ounce) package ricotta salata, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
1 tablespoon finely chopped red onion
1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil
¼ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper

Steps:

Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Place bread slices on a baking sheet.
Bake in the preheated oven until toasted, about 5 minutes. Rub 1 side of the bread with the cut garlic.
Toss tomatoes, ricotta salata, olive oil, vinegar, onion, basil, salt, and pepper together in a bowl. Divide evenly over bread.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 182 calories, Carbohydrate 27.2 g, Cholesterol 7.2 mg, Fat 5.4 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 5.9 g, SaturatedFat 1.9 g, Sodium 415.4 mg, Sugar 2.5 g