Ingredients

The following ingredients have 12 Servings
  • 4 Large Tomatoes
  • 1/3 cup Fresh Basil (Chopped)
  • 1/2 teaspoon Crushed Garlic
  • 1/4 teaspoon Sea Salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon Ground Black Pepper
  • 1 Tablespoon Olive Oil (Extra virgin)
  • 1/2 teaspoon Balsamic Vinegar
  • 12 Slices Ciabatta
  • Olive Oil (Extra virgin, to brush onto the bread, and more for drizzling)

Instruction

  • Slice the tomatoes in half and then use a teaspoon to scoop out the watery seeds and either use these for something else or discard them. Then chop up the tomatoes and add to a mixing bowl.
  • Add in the chopped basil, crushed garlic, sea salt, black pepper, extra virgin olive oil and balsamic vinegar. Toss together and leave to sit for 10-15 minutes for the flavors to blend together perfectly while you prepare your ciabatta.
  • Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) using the grill function.
  • Slice the ciabatta and brush each slice with olive oil on both sides.
  • Place the ciabatta slices onto a parchment lined baking tray. Place into the oven and under the grill for around 5-7 mins each side until lightly browned and toasted. Keep an eye on it the whole time as ovens will differ and you might need less time.
  • When the ciabatta is toasted, place onto a plate, heap on some tomato and basil topping and then drizzle with extra virgin olive oil and add a sprinkle of sea salt and ground black pepper on top and serve.