Servings:
Makes 4 to 6 servings
Ingredients
- 12 4-inch-long baguette slices (each about 1/3-inch-thick)
- 3 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil, divided
- 12 ounce ripe red heirloom tomatoes, coarsely diced
- 3 tablespoon finely chopped shallots
- 2 tablespoon balsamic vinegar (preferably aged)
- 2 tablespoon coarsely chopped fresh basil
- 1 tablespoon garlic clove, finely chopped
- 6 ounce fresh goat cheese
Preparation
Baking Directions:
Preheat the oven to 400°F.
Arrange the bread slices in a single layer on a heavy baking sheet.
Drizzle 1 tablespoon of oil over the bread slices and season with salt and pepper.
Toast in the oven until they are slightly golden, about 15 minutes.
Remove from the oven and cool.
Toss the tomatoes, shallots, vinegar, basil, garlic, and remaining 2 tablespoons of oil in a medium bowl.
Season to taste with salt and pepper.
Spread the goat cheese over the toasted bread and top with tomato mixture.
Drizzle the accumulated juices from the tomato mixture over the toasts and serve.
