INGREDIENTS:

• 4 Roma (plum) tomatoes, diced
• 2 garlic cloves, chopped
• 1 garlic clove, cut in half
• Black pepper to taste
• Salt to taste
• 10 medium fresh basil leaves, chopped
• 4 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil
• 8 slices crusty Italian bread
• Extra virgin olive oil (to drizzle)

DIRECTIONS:

1. COMBINE diced tomatoes and chopped garlic in a mixing bowl. Season with salt & pepper to taste. Add half of chopped basil and 4 Tbsp of extra virgin olive oil.
2. DRIZZLE both sides of bread slices with extra virgin olive oil. Grill bread lightly on both sides.
3. RUB grilled bread with cut half of garlic clove to infuse with flavor. Top each slice with tomato mixture.
4. GARNISH with remaining chopped basil and serve immediately.