Recipe: Tomato-Caper Mediterranean Bruschetta

TOMATO-CAPER MEDITERRANEAN BRUSCHETTA

"A blend of chopped tomatoes, Italian herbs, capers and crushed red pepper on toasted French bread slices makes a light and flavorful appetizer."

1 loaf French bread
1/2 cup olive oil, divided use
2 cups finely chopped plum tomatoes
1/4 cup capers
2 tablespoons cider vinegar
1 tablespoon basil
1 teaspoon oregano
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (or to taste)

Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.

Slice bread on the diagonal into 30 (1/2-inch thick) slices. Brush with 1/4 cup of the oil. Place bread slices on baking sheet.

Bake 8 minutes or until golden brown. Cool completely on wire rack.

Mix remaining 1/4 cup oil, tomatoes, capers, vinegar and seasonings in medium bowl. Let stand 30 minutes at room temperature to allow flavors to blend.

Serve tomato mixture on toasted bread slices.

Makes 15 servings (2 slices each)
Source: McCormick