Serve this easy-to-make appetizer at your Memorial Day party!

Grilled Bruschetta

Ingredients

1/2 cup balsamic vinegar
1-1/2 cups chopped and seeded plum tomatoes
2 tablespoons finely chopped shallot
1 tablespoon minced fresh basil
2 teaspoons olive oil plus 3 tablespoons olive oil, divided
1 garlic clove, minced
16 — 1/2 inch thick slices French bread baguette
Sea salt
Grated Parmesan cheese

Directions

~In a small saucepan, bring vinegar to a boil; cook until liquid is reduced to 3 tablespoons, eight to 10 minutes. Remove from heat.

~Meanwhile, combine tomatoes, shallot, basil, two teaspoons olive oil, and garlic. Cover and refrigerate until serving.

~Brush remaining oil over both sides of baguette slices. Grill, uncovered, over medium heat until golden brown on both sides.

~Top toasts with tomato mixture. Drizzle with balsamic syrup; sprinkle with sea salt and Parmesan. Serve immediately.