"No-Cook" Fresh Tomato Sauce
Ingredients
- 2 pounds fresh, ripe plum or other garden tomato seeded and diced
- 1 cup fresh basil plus more for a garnish chopped
- 1/4 cup chives minced
- 4 garlic cloves minced
- 1/2 cup good-quality olive oil
- 2 Tbsp aged balsamic vinegar
- 1/2 tsp kosher salt
- 1/4 tsp freshly ground pepper
- 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
Sauce
- Combine all of the sauce ingredients, reserving 1/4 cup of Parmesan cheese for garnish.
To Make Bruschetta
- Thinly slice baguette bread, lightly oil each side, and broil for about 5 minutes, turning once (keep an eye on it, it can overcook quickly).
Notes
Sauce can be made 2-3 hours ahead and left on counter for ingredients to meld together.