Appetizer: Italy – Italian Appetizer

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Serving Size: 4

Approximate Time

Prep 20 min

Cook 5 min

Additional 10 min

Total 25 min

Ingredients

4 ripe tomatoes, seeded and finely diced
1 baguette or rustic loaf, sliced and toasted
2 cloves garlic
2 tbsp (30 ml) extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for brushing
6-8 fresh basil leaves, chiffonade
Salt to taste
Freshly ground black pepper to taste

Instructions

1. Combine diced tomatoes, olive oil, chopped basil, salt and pepper in a bowl; let sit 10–15 minutes to marry flavors.
2. Toast baguette slices until golden; brush lightly with olive oil.
3. Rub each warm toast with a cut garlic clove.
4. Spoon tomato mixture onto toasts and serve immediately.