Lara’s Tomato & Bruschetta Recipe

COURTESY OF LARA IRWIN Argentum’s 2020 Dining Director of the YEar Commonwealth Senior Living Charlottesville, Virginia

INGREDIENTS

  • Ripe Med/LG Vine Ripe Tomatoes 5
  • Fine Diced/Minced Red Onion ½ c
  • Fresh Minced garlic 4 lg cloves
  • Fresh Babylon basil, chopped ¾ c
  • Olive Oil ½ c
  • Balsamic Vinegar 1/3 c
  • Balsamic Glaze ⅓ c
  • Kosher Salt ¼ tsp
  • Fresh Ground Peper 1 tsp

INSTRUCTIONS

  1. Mix all ingredients together, refrigerate for at least 4 hours
  2. Optional: baguette, sliced Boursin Cheese or herbed creamed cheese spread
  3. Serve bruschetta on warm bread with smear of cheese