Tomato & Olive Bruschetta

Here is something nice and simple to prepare for tomorrow night if you have friends over to watch the last night of the Democratic National Convention...Bruschetta!

Bruschetta typically consists of toasted Italian bread that is drizzled with olive oil and topped with garlic and/or tomatoes. The classic version is the perfect party appetizer. But you can take the original a step further with bruschetta recipes that add more scrumptious ingredients, like meats, seafood, and cheese. Read on to find out how to make this delectable party appetizer.


Tomatoes and olives combine for a tasty variation on bruschetta!

INGREDIENTS:


1 teaspoon(s) extra-virgin olive oil

 1/2 medium red onion, thinly sliced

 1/3 cup(s) Niçoise olives, pitted and chopped

 1/3 cup(s) chopped yellow bell pepper

 2 cup(s) cherry tomatoes, halved

 1 teaspoon(s) Maldon sea salt

 1/8 teaspoon(s) ground black pepper

DIRECTIONS:


1.Heat the oil in a medium skillet over medium-low heat. Add the onion and cook until lightly browned -- about 10 minutes. Transfer to medium bowl and add the olives and yellow pepper. Increase heat to high, add the tomatoes, and sear until heated through.

2.Toss the charred tomatoes with the onion mixture. Serve over toasted bread slices. Sprinkle with Maldon sea salt and black pepper.

Serve with a white wine-

Enjoy! - eat well my friends!