MEDITERRANEAN BRUSCHETTA

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Mediterranean Bruschetta image

Provided by Giada De Laurentiis

Categories     appetizer

Time 21m

Yield 8 appetizer servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 (1-pound) loaf ciabatta, cut into 1-inch wide slices
1/4 cup olive oil
1 (15-ounce) container whole milk ricotta
2 large seeded and diced tomatoes
2 tablespoons finely chopped kalamata olives
3 tablespoons freshly chopped basil leaves plus whole leaves, for garnish
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/2 lemon
1 teaspoon dried oregano

Steps:

  • Preheat grill to medium-high heat.
  • Drizzle the bread with the olive oil and place onto preheated grill. Grill until golden brown, about 2 to 3 minutes per side.
  • In a medium bowl, combine ricotta, tomatoes, olives, basil, and salt and pepper.
  • Squeeze lemon over the bread. Sprinkle bread with oregano and salt and pepper, to taste.
  • Place ricotta mixture on top of the grilled bread, garnish with basil leaves and serve.

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