Appetizer: Italy – Italian Appetizer
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Serving Size: 4
Approximate Time
Prep
20 min
Cook
5 min
Additional
10 min
Total
25 min
Ingredients
4 ripe tomatoes, seeded and finely diced 1 baguette or rustic loaf, sliced and toasted 2 cloves garlic 2 tbsp (30 ml) extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for brushing 6-8 fresh basil leaves, chiffonade Salt to taste Freshly ground black pepper to taste
Instructions
1. Combine diced tomatoes, olive oil, chopped basil, salt and pepper in a bowl; let sit 10–15 minutes to marry flavors. 2. Toast baguette slices until golden; brush lightly with olive oil. 3. Rub each warm toast with a cut garlic clove. 4. Spoon tomato mixture onto toasts and serve immediately.
Estimated Nutritional Information*
Per serving | Servings: 4
Calories: 84 kcal
Carbohydrates: 5.3 g
Protein: 1.2 g
Fat: 7 g
Saturated fat: 1 g
Fiber: 1.5 g
Sugar: 3.3 g
Sodium: 7 mg
Potassium: 300 mg
Calcium: 17 mg
Iron: 0.42 mg
Vitamin A: 54 µg RAE
Vitamin C: 17.5 mg
Nutrition estimated: November 5, 2026
*Values are estimates based on USDA data and mathematical calculations. Actual values may vary. Where data are unavailable, those contributions are excluded. Calories, Carbohydrates, Protein, Fat, Saturated fat, Fiber, Sugar, Sodium, Potassium, Calcium, Iron, Vitamin A and Vitamin C are known subtotals. Missing contributions are unknown, not zero.