balsamic tomato bruschetta

makes 8 pieces

8 thick slices baguette
6 ripe roma tomatoes, seeded and diced
1/2 cup balsamic vinegar
8 thick slices mozzarella cheese, or 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
8 basil leaves, in chiffonade
1 clove garlic, chopped
1/4 cup olive oil

Place tomatoes into a bowl and add balsamic vinegar and salt to taste. Allow tomatoes to marinate for at least 15 minutes or up to 24 hours. Drain tomatoes and discard vinegar.

Preheat oven to low broil. Place garlic and oil in a microwave safe bowl and microwave for 2 minutes so that oil is infused with garlic flavor. Lay baguette slices out on a cookie sheet and brush the top with the garlic oil. Place under broiler for a few minutes or until lightly browned. Top slices with tomatoes, then cheese, and place under the broiler for a few more minutes or until cheese is melted. Sprinkle with basil and serve.