Russian Tomato Salad Bruschetta - Food Wishes

fresh tomatoes

🥗Healthier: heirloom tomatoes

💰Cheaper: canned tomatoes

Heirloom tomatoes offer richer flavor while canned tomatoes are more affordable.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Avocado oil is healthier, while vegetable oil is budget-friendly.

red wine vinegar

🥗Healthier: apple cider vinegar

💰Cheaper: white vinegar

Apple cider vinegar has health benefits, while white vinegar is less expensive.

fresh parsley

🥗Healthier: fresh basil

💰Cheaper: dried parsley

Basil adds a unique flavor, while dried parsley is cost-effective.

Make garlic infused olive oil by stirring 2 tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil into 2 crushed garlic cloves and let it sit for an hour.

Mix 1 part plain yogurt with 2 parts sour cream in a bowl and set aside.

Slice 1/2 of a sweet onion very thinly and add it to the yogurt and sour cream mixture, tossing to coat.

Cut 1/8 of a purple cherokee tomato and 1/8 of a brandywine tomato into thin slices and add to the bowl, mixing well.

Season the mixture with freshly ground black pepper, cayenne pepper, and 2 big pinches of salt.

Cover the bowl and refrigerate until ready to use.

Grill 4 thick slices of Italian or French bread until toasted and charred on the outside.

Once grilled, drench the warm bread with the garlic infused olive oil.

Top the garlic oil bread with the tomato and onion mixture using a slotted spoon, adding more dressing if desired.

Finish with freshly snipped chives.

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