Bruschetta Classico

A classic Italian recipe. This is perfect as a snack or served with a meal.

• Ready In: 19 mins
• Yields: 12 bruschetta

Ingredients

• 1  loaf  crusty Italian bread, sliced into 1/2 inch slices
• 3  tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• 5  plum tomatoes, cored, seeded and diced in 1/2 pieces
• 1  teaspoon  balsamic vinegar
• 1  teaspoon dried oregano
• 1  garlic clove, minced
• 6  fresh basil leaves, diced
• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
• 1⁄4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper

Directions

1. Position rack in center of the oven and preheat oven to 450 degrees F.
2. Arrange the bread slices on a large baking sheet. Brush with 2 tablespoons of the oil. Bake just until the bread starts to toast, 4-5 minutes. Let cool.
3. Mix the tomatos, remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil and all other ingredients in a bowl, be careful so as not to crush the tomatoes. Let stand at room temperature for at least 1 hour to allow the flavors to blend.
4. Serve the tomato mixture on the bread slices.