the best appetizer for when it’s tomato season. if your grocery store tomatoes don’t look great, go for cherry tomatoes instead. I don’t know how to measure the bread to tomato ratio so just go with it.
sourdough or whatever kind of bread you like, sliced
4 tbs olive oil plus extra for brushing the bread
parmesan cheese for sprinkling on the bread
3 cloves garlic, minced
4 large tomatoes diced or equivalent in cherry tomatoes
1/4 cup fresh basil sliced or 2 tbs dried basil
2 tbs balsamic vinegar
1 tsp flaky sea salt
red pepper flakes to taste
combine the tomatoes, garlic, basil, 4 tbs olive oil, balsamic vinegar, salt, and red pepper in a bowl and set aside.
preheat your oven to 350º. brush the bread with olive oil and sprinkle on parmesan cheese. bake the bread until toasted enough for your taste. top with tomatoes and serve immediately.