Bruschetta Recipe
Grilled bread topped with diced tomatoes, basil, and olive oil.
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Ingredients
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Bread
Topping
Method
Preparation of Topping
Chop the Tomatoes
Dice the ripe tomatoes into small cubes and place them in a mixing bowl.
Prepare the Basil
Stack the fresh basil leaves, roll them tightly, and slice them into thin strips (chiffonade). Add to the bowl with tomatoes.
Add Garlic
Mince the garlic cloves and add them to the mixing bowl with tomatoes and basil.
Season the Mixture
Drizzle the extra virgin olive oil over the tomato mixture, add salt, and black pepper to taste. Gently toss the ingredients together until well combined.
Preparing the Bread
Assembling the Bruschetta
Top the Bread
Once the bread is grilled, remove it from the heat. Spoon the tomato and basil mixture generously on top of each slice.
Serve Immediately
Arrange the bruschetta on a serving platter and serve immediately while the bread is still warm.