Caprese on Toast

These crostini-type appetizers are simply slices of sourdough bread rubbed with garlic cloves and topped with sliced mozzarella cheese, a few basil leaves, and slices of ripe tomato. A drizzle of olive oil and a sprinkle of salt and black pepper finish the caprese salad appetizers.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 5 mins
• Total Time: 20 mins
• Calories: 204 Calories

Ingredients

• salt and ground black pepper to taste
• ⅓ cup fresh basil leaves
• 2 cloves garlic, peeled
• 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
• 14 slices sourdough bread
• 1 pound fresh mozzarella cheese, sliced 1/4-inch thick
• 3 large tomatoes, sliced 1/4-inch thick

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Toast bread slices and rub one side of each slice with garlic. Place a slice of mozzarella cheese, 1 to 2 basil leaves, and a slice of tomato on each piece of toast. Drizzle with olive oil and season with salt and black pepper.