
Bruschetta Salvatore

Ingredients:
6 slices Italian Bread, 1/2 " thick
Salt to taste
6 slices fresh eggplant, 1/4" think sliced lengthwise
3/4 cup olive oil
3 medium size fresh tomatoes, diced
1/2 mediem size red onion chopped
2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
1 tablespoon minced garlic
Pepper to taste
6 ounces soft goat cheese
4 ounces fresh mozarella cheese, diced into 1/4" cubes
Instructions:
Preheat oven to 350 degrees and bake bread until light brown: set aside. (For faster browning) use a toaster) Salt the eggplant slices on both sides and let stand for about 30 minutes, then pat eggplant dry. Put 1/4 cup of olive oil in a saute pan and over medium heat fry the eggplant on both sides until it is light brown. Set aside. In a bowl, mix the tomatoes, 1/2 cup olive oil, onions, basil, garlic, salt, and peper, creating a bruschetta mix. Place the bread on a small sheet pan. Spread the goat cheese evenly on the toasted bread. Place the eggplant on top of the goat cheese. Top with the bruschetta mix. Sprinkle the fresh mozzarella cheese over the top. Put the bruschetta under the broiler for 2 to 3 minutes, until the mozzarella cheese is light golden brown. Serve immediately.
Makes 6 bruschetta.
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