Appetizers

Grilled Bruschetta with Mediterranean Tomato Concassée

Grilled Bruschetta with Mediterranean Tomato Concassée

Calories 165 (27% from fat)
carb. 25g
pro. 5g
fat 5g
sat. fat 1g
chol. 0mg
sod. 334mg
calc. 13mg
fiber 1g

Ingredients

  • 2 cups minced plum tomato (about ¾ pound)
  • 1½ teaspoons capers
  • 2 tablespoons chopped Kalamata olives
  • 1 tablespoon chopped red onion
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil
  • 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided
  • 1 teaspoon balsamic vinegar
  • ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
  • ⅛ teaspoon freshly ground pepper
  • 2 cloves garlic, halved
  • 8 ounces crusty country French or Italian bread, cut in ½-inch slices

Preparation

  1. Combine tomato, capers, olives, onion, basil, 1 tablespoon olive oil, salt, vinegar and pepper; cover and let stand 30 minutes. Drain the tomato mixture.
  2. Rub both sides of each slice of bread with cut garlic clove. Lightly brush with olive oil. Preheat the Cuisinart™ Griddler in the open grill position. When hot, arrange bread evenly spaced on grills and grill the bread until golden, toasty and nicely marked.
  3. Serve warm and top with Mediterranean Tomato Concassée