===== Balsamic Bruschetta =====

==== Ingredients ====

  * 1 loaf French bread, cut into 1/4-inch slices
  * 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
  * 8 roma (plum) tomatoes, diced
  * ⅓ cup chopped fresh basil
  * 1 ounce Parmesan cheese, freshly grated
  * 2 cloves garlic, minced
  * 1 tablespoon good quality balsamic vinegar
  * 2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil
  * ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
  * ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

==== Directions ====

  - Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
  - Brush bread slices on both sides lightly with 1 tablespoon oil and place on large baking sheet. Toast bread until golden, 5 to 10 minutes, turning halfway through.
  - toss together tomatoes, basil, Parmesan cheese, and garlic in a bowl.
  - Mix in balsamic vinegar, 2 teaspoons olive oil, kosher salt, and pepper
  - Spoon tomato mixture onto toasted bread slices.

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