Maxim RRFP1A/T BRUSCHETTA, Bread:, Yield:, Topping:

BRUSCHETTA

Topping:

8 Roma tomatoes, quartered and seeds removed 1/4 cup packed fresh basil leaves, about 15 1/2 medium onion, cut into 1 inch cubes

3 cloves garlic

2 tablespoons olive oil

1 teaspoon red wine vinegar 1/2 teaspoon salt

1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Bread:

1 loaf French Baguette or crusty Italian bread cut diagonally in 1/2 inch slices

2 teaspoons garlic salt 3/4 cup olive oil

Place all of the topping ingredients into the Food Processor with the Chopping Blade. Pulse until coarsely chopped. Remove from the Bowl to serve on warm grilled bread.

Mix together olive oil and garlic salt. Brush both sides of the sliced bread with the oil mixture. Lightly brown both sides of the bread. Top warm bread with Bruschetta and serve.

Yield: 3 cups bruschetta

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