Tomato, Mozzarella & Thai Basil Crostini
Elegant crostini topped with fresh mozzarella, marinated cherry tomatoes, and fragrant Thai basil. These Italian-Asian fusion appetizers combine crusty grilled bread with a flavorful tomato mixture dressed in sesame oil and rice vinegar.
6 servings
25 min
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Ingredients
- •12 slices seven-grain or sesame bread
- •½ clove garlic
- •2 cups cherry tomatoes
- •1 small shallot
- •1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil
- •1 tablespoon unseasoned rice vinegar
- •1 to taste sea salt and black pepper
- •8 ounces fresh mozzarella
- •24 leaves Thai basil
Cooking Instructions
- 1.
Grill bread slices and rub with garlic clove.
5 min
- 2.
In a bowl, combine tomatoes, shallot, sesame oil, and rice vinegar. Season with sea salt and pepper; let sit for 15 minutes.
15 min
- 3.
Put sliced fresh mozzarella on toasts. Spoon tomato mixture over mozzarella and garnish with Thai basil leaves. Season with sea salt and pepper.
5 min
