Authentic Italian Bruschetta

Ingredients

• 1 large baguette (cut into 10-12 slices (or ciabatta or sourdough bread))
• 2 tomatoes (large)
• 3/4 cup basil (fresh)
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
• 3 cloves garlic (for rubbing)
• 2 tablespoons olive oil (plus more)
• balsamic vinegar (for drizzling)

Instructions

1. 1

   Turn on the grill or heat a grill pan over medium heat.

2. 2

   Slice the bread and brush each slice of bread with some olive oil.

3. 3

   Place the oiled bread slices on the grill or pan and toast each side for about 2-3 minutes, until golden.

4. 4

   While the toast is still hot, immediately rub the whole garlic clove all over the surface of each slice of toasted bread.

5. 5

   Dice the tomatoes into chunks and add it to a bowl.

6. 6

   Chop the basil and add it to the bowl with the tomatoes, along with 2 tablespoons of olive oil, salt, pepper, and oregano. Mix to combine.

7. 7

   Spoon about 2 tablespoons of the bruschetta mixture on top of each slice of toast. If desired, drizzle with balsamic vinegar. Enjoy!