Garlic Bread With Ripe Tomatoes And Manchego Cheese - cooking recipe

Ingredients

8 slices bread, freshly baked about 3/4 inch thick each and 2 inches in diameter
extra virgin olive oil
1 large garlic clove, peeled
8 manchego cheese or 8 parmesan cheese, paper-thin slices
2 tomatoes, ripe and finely chopped
2 teaspoons extra virgin olive oil
1 teaspoon balsamic vinegar
kosher salt
fresh ground black pepper
1 tablespoon fresh basil, finely chopped

Preparation

Preheat grill to low.
Brush olive oil on both sides of the bread. Place bread on the grill over direct low heat and toast on one side, approximately 1 to 2 minutes.
Place bread on cutting board or other work surface toasted sides facing up. Rub garlic vigorously over the toasted side only of the bread.
Place sliced cheese on top of garlic rubbed toast and return to the grill until cheese melts slightly, approximately 1 to 2 minutes. Transfer bread to a plate.
In a medium bowl add the chopped tomatoes and toss with olive oil, vinegar, salt and pepper. Add mixture to top of melted cheese and garnish with basil. Serve immediately.