Fresh Mozzarella Bruschetta

Ingredients

• 1 long loaf of crusty french bread
• 3 medium ripe roma tomatoes
• 3 large mozzarella balls
• 24 fresh basil leaves
• to taste coarse salt
• to taste black pepper
• to taste virgin olive oil
• to taste oregano
• to taste balsamic vinegar

Steps

1. Cut the bread into ½ inch (1.27 cm) slices on the diagonal.
2. Lightly toast the bread in the oven on both sides.
3. Cut the tomatoes into ¼ inch (0.75 cm) slices.
4. Place one on each slice of bread.
5. Cut the mozzarella balls into ¼ inch (0.75cm) slices.
6. Place on top of the tomato.
7. Slice the basil into thin strips.
8. Sprinkle on top with the oregano.
9. Combine the olive oil and balsamic vinegar (to taste) in a small bowl.
10. Drizzle the bruschetta with the mixture.
11. Sprinkle with salt and pepper.