Bruschetta recipe

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BRUSCHETTA

• 1 clove garlic, peeled and halved
• 16 slices (about 3/4-inch thick) French bread
• 4 medium tomatoes, seeded and diced
• 1/4 cup chopped red onion
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 teaspoon balsamic dressing
• 1 teaspoon lemon juice
• 1 tablespoon minced fresh basil
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/8 teaspoon pepper
• 16 leaves fresh basil

Directions

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Rub the cut side of the garlic on one side of the bread and place garlic side down on a baking sheet. Bake 5 minutes on each side. While bread is baking, combine tomato, onion, oil, dressing, juice and seasonings in a bowl. Spoon 2 tablespoons of the mixture onto each slice of bread and top with a basil leaf.

Chicken and spinach bruschetta recipe

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CHICKEN AND SPINACH BRUSCHETTA

• 1 loaf French bread, cut into 1/2 inch slices
• 2 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
• 1 cup Italian dressing
• 4 cups fresh spinach, torn
• 1/3 cup crumbled feta cheese
• 8 sun dried tomatoes, packed without oil, chopped
• 1/4 cup Italian dressing

Directions
In a bowl, add chicken and 1 cup of Italian dressing. Cover tightly and refrigerate for 3 hours. Once chicken has marinated, grill or broil until cooked through. Cool then shred. Spread bread slices in a single layer on a large baking sheet. Broil until lightly toasted on each side (1-2 minutes then flip and toast broil an additional 1-2 minutes). Remove from broiler and set aside. In a bowl, mix shredded chicken, spinach, feta cheese, sun dried tomatoes, and remaining dressing. Top bread with equal amounts of chicken mixture. Return to broiler for 2-3 additional minutes, until warmed through. Serve hot.

Mango bruschetta recipe

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This fun, fruity appetizer is a great way to kick off a summer celebration. With the availability of fresh fruit all year round now, you can also enjoy this during the colder months.

MANGO BRUSCHETTA

• 1 loaf French bread, cut into 1/2 inch slices
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 1 mango, peeled, seeded and diced
• 1 large tomato, seeded and chopped
• 1 tablespoon fresh basil, chopped
• 1 cup grated Romano cheese

Directions
Preheat broiler. Spread bread slices in a single layer on a large baking sheet. Broil until lightly toasted on each side (1-2 minutes then flip and toast broil an additional 1-2 minutes). Remove from broiler and set aside. In a bowl, mix all remaining ingredients except cheese. Top each slice of bread with equal amounts of mango mixture. Sprinkle with cheese to taste. Return to broiler for 2-3 additional minutes, until cheese has melted and is lightly browned. Serve hot.