Focaccia Bread Topping

Title: Focaccia Bread Topping

Categories: Breads, Italian

Yield: 1 servings

6 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil

4 Tbsp balsamic vinegar

1 Clove garlic -- minced

salt

freshly ground pepper

1/4 lb cherry tomatoes, yellow -- halved

1/4 lb cherry tomatoes, red -- halved

6 oz smoked mozzarella or scamorza -- coursely grated

1/4 c basil leaves -- thinly sliced

PREPARATION:

In a bowl, whisk together the oil, vinegar and garlic. Season with salt

and pepper. Add

cherry tomatoes & toss together. Leave at room temperature. Can be

prepared several hours

ahead. Heat broiler. Place cheese on top of focaccia or half loaf of It.

bread (toasted) or slices of toasted bread. Place under broiler until cheese is melted and crust is golden.

Remove from oven and top with tomato mixture and basil. Serve immediately --