Bruschetta

A dish that can be enjoyed in many ways. It goes well with a glass of wine or beer, or as a starter, and you can customize the topping to suit your taste.

Preparation

1. Start by slicing the ciabatta. Brush the slices with half of the olive oil. If you are using a toaster, place the slices in the toaster one by one. If you are using the oven, preheat it to 220 degrees and place the bread on a rack for about 8 minutes.
2. Meanwhile, cut the tomatoes into medium-sized chunks and finely shred the red onion.
3. Place these in a mixing bowl and pour in the rest of the olive oil. Mix everything together and then add the balsamic glaze.
4. Peel the garlic and cut it in half.
5. When the bread comes out of the oven/toaster, rub the cut side of the garlic over the bread. This gives you an intense flavor without having to add pieces of garlic.
6. Next, place the bread on a nice plate and spoon the tomato mixture over it. Finally, finely chop or cut the basil leaves and sprinkle them over the top.
7. Bon Appetito.