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Recipe

FOCACCIA WITH CHERRY TOMATO “SALSA”

15 min
Difficulty:
EASY
Serves:
4 people

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil, divided
  • 2 cloves garlic sliced
  • 8 oz rectangles of focaccia ((4 x3 inch) (from a 20 oz. slab) )
  • 2 cans Mutti® Cherry Tomatoes drained ((14 oz.) (Ciliegini), )
  • 1 ball fresh mozzarella, cubed ((8 oz.) )
  • 1/3 cup thinly sliced basil, divided
  • 2 tbsp capers, drained
  • 1- tsp 1/2 kosher salt, divided
  • 1 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar

Method

  1. Heat ¼ cup oil and garlic in a small saucepan over medium, until garlic just begins to sizzle, about 2 minutes. Remove from heat.
  2. Preheat broiler to high with rack 10-inches from top element. Brush bread slices on both sides with 3 tablespoons of the garlic oil, reserving 1 tablespoon for garnish.
  3. Broil 2-3 minutes per side or until toasted. Leave whole or cut into triangles if desired.
  4. Combine remaining ¼ cup olive oil, tomatoes, cheese, half of the basil, capers, 1 teaspoon salt, and pepper.
  5. Place bread on a platter and spoon tomato mixture onto bread. Sprinkle with remaining basil and salt. Drizzle with remaining garlic oil and vinegar.

Products used

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Extra Virgin Olive Oil

Mutti Pomodori Ciliegini

Monini Aceto Balsamico