Bruschetta

I have never been a big fan of tomatoes unless they are cooked in a sauce...  Until NOW!
Living in Maryland has allowed us to buy fresh organic produce.  We actually found an Amish family that grows the most delicious heirloom tomatoes.  My husband was drooling over them so I had to give them a try.  My first attempt was a toasted tomato sandwich.  Good Lord it was out of this world!  There is no way a grocery store tomato can compare. Heck I even bought an heirloom tomato at the grocery store and I don't know why I bothered.  OK, so then I was on the prowl to find more things to do with fresh tomatoes.   One afternoon my new BFF Tomika and I went to the Macaroni Grill for lunch and I ordered their bruschetta.  Voila!  My version is a little simpler but just as delicious.  I'm sure most of you will say "well, dah!!!" but but I'm so excited about my new love of tomatoes that I just had to share.

You will need:
Fresh Tomatoes diced and all the seeds removed
Italian Bread, Sliced
Pesto (I use Kirkland brand from Costco)
Olive Oil
Balsamic Vinaigrette
Salt and Pepper

First I place the bread slices under the broiler until it's brown then I turn them to brown the other side.

I de-seed and dice the tomatoes and dab them dry on a paper towel before placing them in a bowl.  Then I drizzle a little Olive Oil and Balsamic Vinaigrette on them and add some salt and pepper. I mix it all together making sure the tomatoes are coated well.

Then I spread pesto on each slice of bread and top them with generous amounts of tomatoes.  I tell ya, the first one never hits the plate!

I will have to find out where to find heirloom tomato seeds and grow my own next year.  If any one out there can help me here Please let me know!