Authentic Italian Bruschetta

• servings: 8 servings
• active time: 10 minutes
• total time: 15 minutes

Ingredients

2 vine ripe tomatoes (diced)

5 fresh basil leaves (chiffonade)

3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil (divided)

1/2 tsp dried oregano

Pinch salt

1 teaspoon balsamic vinegar

1 Italian style baguette (sliced)

1 whole clove garlic

Directions

Combine the diced tomato with fresh basil, dried oregano, a pinch of salt, 1 to 1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil, oregano, a pinch of salt, and a splash (1 teaspoon) of balsamic vinegar. Chill.

Slice the baguette into 1/4 to 1/2 inch slices. Cut off the end of the garlic clove and rub the garlic onto each side of each piece of bread. Drizzle both sides of the sliced bread with a little olive oil (or use a brush to brush it on).

Toast on a grill or in a hot skillet until browned on both sides.

Top hot bread with cold tomato bruschetta and serve immediately.

Nutrition

• Calories: 137 kcal
• Total Fat: 6 g
• Saturated Fat: 1 g
• Sodium: 193 mg
• Total Carbohydrate: 17 g
• Dietary Fiber: 1 g
• Total Sugars: 1 g
• Protein: 3 g