Description
A delightful Italian dish featuring toasted bread topped with fresh tomatoes, basil, and garlic, creating a perfect summer appetizer.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 slices Italian bread
- 2 medium tomatoes
- 1 clove garlic
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 10 fresh basil leaves
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F.
- Arrange the bread slices on a baking sheet.
- Toast the bread in the oven for 5 to 7 minutes until golden and crisp.
- Prepare the toppings by dicing the tomatoes and chopping the basil.
- Mince the garlic and mix it with olive oil and balsamic vinegar in a bowl.
- Add the diced tomatoes, chopped basil, salt, and pepper to the bowl, and stir gently.
- Remove the toasted bread and rub one side with the remaining garlic clove.
- Spoon the tomato mixture onto the garlic-rubbed side of each bread slice.
- Serve immediately to enjoy the fresh flavors.
Notes
Use high-quality ingredients for the best flavor. Prepare the tomato mixture a few hours in advance for convenience.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 230mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg