Bruschetta

Toasted bread rubbed with garlic and topped with fresh tomato and basil; a classic Italian starter.

Ingredients

  • 8 slices bread
  • 4 tomatoes
  • 1 clove garlic
  • ½ bunch basil
  • 3 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp balsamic vinegar
  • salt (to taste)

Method

  1. Dice the tomatoes and mix them with the basil, olive oil, balsamic vinegar and salt; leave for 10 minutes.
  2. Toast the bread slices in the oven or on a grill.
  3. Rub one side of the hot toast with the cut garlic clove.
  4. Spoon the tomato mixture on top and serve right away.