Tomato - Basil Salad with Garlic Bread and Balsamic Vinaigrette
Ingredients
4slicesItalian Bread
1/2Teaspoongarlic powder or fresh garlic, chopped
4ripe tomatoes, chopped
2Tablespoonsbutter, softened
2Tablespoonsfresh basil,chopped
Balsamic Vinaigrette
3Tablespoonsolive oil
2TeaspoonsBalsamic vinegar
salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
Combine the melted butter and chopped garlic in a bowl, mix to combine. Brush both sides of Italian bread with butter/garlic mixture. Place on a baking sheet and broil until bread is golden brown. If using an already seasoned Italian bread, brush with plain butter and broil till golden brown. Gently tear bread into bite size pieces.In a medium bowl ,whisk all Vinaigrette ingredients together until well combined. Place tomatoes , basil and torn bread on serving plates , drizzle dressing over salad. Serve immediately.