Description
A simple and tasty Italian appetizer made with toasted bread topped with fresh tomatoes, garlic, basil, and olive oil.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 slices rustic Italian bread
- 3 ripe tomatoes, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped
- 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
Instructions
- Toast the bread slices until golden and crisp.
- Rub one side of each toast with garlic.
- Mix tomatoes, basil, salt, pepper, and 2 tbsp olive oil in a bowl.
- Spoon the tomato mixture onto the toasted bread.
- Drizzle with the remaining olive oil before serving.
Notes
- Use fresh, ripe tomatoes for the best flavor.
- Serve immediately to keep the bread crisp.
- Add a splash of balsamic vinegar for extra taste.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: No Cook
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg