Grilled bread rubbed with garlic and topped with marinated tomatoes and basil. Summer on toast.
15 minTotal time
6Serves
3Steps
ItalianCuisine
Method
- Prep
Marinate tomatoes
Toss diced tomatoes with minced garlic, oil, vinegar, basil and salt. Rest 10 minutes.
Why: Marinating draws out tomato juices for the topping.
Cook from here - Finish
Toast bread
Grill bread until charred. Rub with whole garlic clove while hot.
Why: Rubbing garlic on hot bread releases its oils.
Cook from here - Serve
Serve
Spoon tomato mixture over toasts just before serving.
Why: Assembling at the last moment keeps bread crisp.
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Chef's tip
Salt the tomatoes and drain excess liquid — soggy bruschetta is the enemy.
