Tomato Basil Bruschetta | Louisiana Kitchen & Culture

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup balsamic vinegar
• 2 tablespoons sugar
• 2 cups fresh ripe tomatoes, cored and seeded, diced
• 2 tablespoons diced red bell pepper
• 1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil, in all
• juice and zest of 1 lemon
• 1/2 teaspoon red wine vinegar
• 2 tablespoons minced shallots
• 1 teaspoon minced garlic
• 1/2 teaspoon minced anchovy (optional)
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil
• 15 1/2-inch slices Italian loaf bread
• 15 thin slices of cappacolla