- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- 3 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 7 roma (plum) tomatoes, chopped
- salt and ground black pepper to taste
- 1 sourdough baguette, cut into 1/2 inch thick slices
- 1 (4 ounce) package semi-soft cheese with garlic and herbs (such as Alouette®)
- Whisk together the olive oil, balsamic vinegar, basil, and garlic in a bowl. Stir in the chopped tomatoes; season to taste with salt and pepper. Cover; place in the refrigerator to marinate for 20 minutes.
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Spread the bread slices in a single layer on a large baking pan.
- Bake in the oven until golden, about 10 minutes. Remove to cool on a wire rack.
- When the bread is cool, spread the semi-soft cheese evenly over each slice. Using a slotted spoon, spoon some of the tomato mixture over each slice.