Ingredients:

  • 1 baguette, about 18 inches long, sliced into ½-inch thick rounds (approx. 450g)
  • 2 cloves garlic, peeled (approx. 6g)
  • ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil, plus more for drizzling (approx. 60ml)
  • 1 ½ pounds ripe Roma tomatoes, diced (approx. 680g)
  • ¼ cup fresh basil leaves, chopped (approx. 15g)
  • 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar (approx. 30ml)
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

Instructions:

  1. Gently combine diced tomatoes, basil, balsamic vinegar, salt, and pepper in a bowl. Let rest for 10 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
  2. Brush baguette slices with olive oil on both sides. Toast in the oven, on a grill pan, or under the broiler until golden brown and slightly crispy. Watch carefully to avoid burning!
  3. While the bread is still warm, rub each slice with a garlic clove. This infuses the bread with a subtle garlic flavor.
  4. Spoon the tomato mixture evenly over the toasted bread slices.
  5. Drizzle with a touch more olive oil and serve immediately.