Mediterranean Bruschetta

Submitted by elenakaye

"A delightful, yet simple appetizer or small meal, this is sure to have hands reaching for more. Make sure to make a lot, or you'll be out before you can say bruschetta!"

 

• Ready In: 12mins
• Ingredients: 8
• Yields: 11 slices
• Serves: 2

ingredients

• 11 slices ciabatta (1-inch thickness)
• olive oil
• 0.5 (15 ounce) container ricotta cheese
• 1⁄2 large tomatoes, other half for garnish
• 11 olives, though feel free to add more if you feel the need (use some for garnish)
• 10 fresh basil leaves, plus 11 more for garnish (depending on size)
• salt and pepper, used according to taste
• 1 lemon

directions

1. Drizzle each piece of bread with olive oil on each side, then lightly toast them on a large pan, about 2-3 minutes on each side, then remove from heat.
2. Chop basil leaves.
3. Chop olives into fourths.
4. Seed and dice tomato.
5. In a medium bowl, combine ricotta,tomato,olives,basil, salt and pepper.
6. Squeeze lemon into a small bowl/cup and sprinkle juice over bread.
7. Place ricotta mixture on top top of bread, garnish with tomato, olives, and basil(see picture for ideas).