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Grilled Bruschetta

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  • Prep Time15 min
  • Total Time20 min
  • Makes8 Servings
A wood cutting board with four slices of barbecue bruschetta, made with grilled crusty Italian bread and topped with cherry tomatoes and an olive oil and caper vinaigrette as well as fresh basil for a post on an easy grilled bruschetta recipe

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Warm and crisp slices of baguette topped with juicy cherry tomatoes tossed in a basil-caper vinaigrette.

Ingredients

  • 1 tbsp olive oil

  • 1 1/2 tsp balsamic vinegar

  • 1/3 cup small basil leaves

  • 1 tbsp capers, drained and rinsed

  • 1/4 tsp salt

  • 3 cups cherry tomatoes, a mix of colours, halved

  • 8 1/2-in. slices crusty Italian bread

  • 2 garlic cloves, cut in half

Instructions

  • PREHEAT barbecue to medium. Whisk oil with vinegar, basil, capers and salt in a medium bowl. Stir in tomatoes.

  • BARBECUE bread slices until grill marks form, 1 to 2 min per side. Transfer to a plate and rub 1 side of each toast with cut side of garlic. Top with tomato mixture.

Nutrition (per serving)

Calories 108, Protein 3g, Carbohydrates 17g, Fat 3g, Fibre 2g, Sodium 287mg.

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