![(1479) Italian Bruschetta (appetizer and side dish idea) - YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/embed/so8KljpBBUQ) ## Ingredients - Dried tomatoes - Extra virgin olive oil - Balsamic vinegar - Salt - Black pepper - Fresh basil leaves - Fresh garlic (optional) - Bread slices ## Procedures 1. Rinse and dry the tomatoes, then cut them into small dice and place them in a bowl. 2. Add extra virgin olive oil, balsamic vinegar, salt, black pepper, and fresh basil leaves to the bowl. 3. If desired, add some fresh crushed garlic to the mixture. 4. Mix well with a spoon until all the ingredients are well combined. 5. Let the mixture marinate at room temperature for about 10 to 15 minutes. 6. Meanwhile, cut the bread into slices and arrange them on a baking sheet in a single layer. 7. Toast the bread in the oven using the broiler function for a couple of minutes. 8. If you prefer extra crunchy bread, flip the slices and toast for an additional minute. 9. While the bread is still warm, brush it with garlic. 10. Top each slice of bread with a couple of tablespoons of the tomato mixture. 11. Arrange the bruschetta on a serving platter. There you go🎉 #recipe