Bruschetta is an antipasto from Italy consisting of grilled bread rubbed with garlic and topped with olive oil and salt. It can be topped with just about anything – tomato, vegetables, cured meat, cheese or pesto.  Pronounced “brusketta”, this classic Italian appetizer is a perfect way to capture the flavors of garden ripened tomatoes, fresh basil, garlic, and olive oil. Think of it as summer on toast! 

Ingredients:

• Rondele (or other soft flavorful  cheese)
• Roma tomatoes – diced and drained
• basil – whole small leaves, or diced larger ones
• red onion – finely diced
• garlic
• olive oil
• balsamic vinegar – optional
• Regina Panetini Garlic Italian Toast (Von’s)  or any baguette, sliced and  toasted on both sides

Directions:

1. Brush the toast with oil.
2. Rub with cut garlic.
3. Mix diced tomatoes, onion and basil.  You can add a little garlic, salt, pepper and balsamic vinegar if you wish.
4. Spread a thin layer of cheese on the toast.
5. Top with automation mixture.
6. Serve immediately or the toast will get soggy.

Source:   Many dinners at Italian restaurants