BRUSCHETTA MUFFINS

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup olive oil
• 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
• 1 tablespoon minced shallot
• 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
• 2 teaspoons sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon lemon zest
• 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 6 BAYS^® English Muffins, split
• 1 large clove garlic, cut in half
• 12 fresh basil leaves
• 3 medium ripe tomatoes, seeded and chopped (about 1-1/2 cups)
• 1/4 cup chopped sweet onion

Instructions

• In a jar with tight-fitting lid, combine olive oil, vinegar, shallot, mustard, sugar, lemon zest and juice and salt. Cover and shake to thoroughly blend.
  
  
• Bake muffin halves in preheated 350°F oven for 10 to 12 minutes, until crisp and golden brown at edges. Rub with cut side of garlic. Top each with a basil leaf. Toss tomatoes and onion with enough dressing to moisten, about 1/4 cup. Spoon onto muffins.