European Recipes:Italian recipes: Bruschetta

* Exported from MasterCook II *

                      Tomato And Mozzarella Bruschetta

Recipe By     : TVFN How to Boil Water-Show #BW8354
Serving Size : 4    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Htbw

   Amount Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
-------- ------------ --------------------------------
    3                    plum tomatoes -- finely chopped
      1/2                red onion -- finely chopped
    2      Tablespoons   capers
      1/4 Cup           chopped fresh basil
      1/4 Pound         fresh mozzarella -- finely chopped
    2      Tablespoons   balsamic or red wine vinegar
    4      Tablespoons   olive oil
                         Salt and pepper
    4      Slices        toasted Italian bread

Preheat broiler. In a large bowl combine tomatoes, onion, capers, basil and
mozzarella. Stir in balsamic vinegar and olive oil. Season with salt and
pepper. Top toasted bread with the mixture and place on baking sheet. Broil
until cheese melts. Serve hot. Alternative: Substitute 1 cup canned northern
white beans for cheese and just top toasts with mixture.

Yield: 2-4 servings