6ozfresh grape or cherry tomatoessliced into halves, through stem
3clovesgarlicminced
¼cupolive oil
2 ½tablespoonbalsamic vinegar
¼cupfresh basil12-15 leaves, roughly chopped
¼teaspoonkosher salt
¼teaspoonground black pepper
8ozfresh mozzarella cheesethinly sliced
Instructions
Preheat the oven on the broiler setting.
In a mixing bowl, combine the tomatoes, garlic, olive oil, balsamic vinegar, basil, salt, and pepper. Allow the mixture to sit for 10-15 minutes.
Slice the baguette into ½-inch slices. On a baking sheet lined with tin foil, arrange the baguette slices in a single layer. Broil for 1 to 2 minutes, until slightly brown. Then, flip and brown opposite side for one minute. Watch closely so the bread doesn’t burn. Once crisp and browned, remove from the broiler and set aside.
To serve, layer a slice of the mozzarella cheese on the toasted bread and then top with the tomato mixture.