A blend of chopped tomatoes, Italian herbs, capers and crushed red pepper on toasted French bread slices makes a light and flavorful appetizer.

Makes 15 (2-slice) servings.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 8 minutes

Nutritional Information

For 1 serving
Calories: 160
Sodium: 282mg
Fat: 8g
Carbohydrates: 18g
Cholesterol: 0mg
Fiber: 1g
Protein: 4g

Tomato-Caper Mediterranean Bruschetta

Ingredients

1 loaf French bread
1/2 cup olive oil, divided
2 cups finely chopped plum tomatoes
1/4 cup capers
2 tablespoons cider vinegar
1 tablespoon McCormick® Gourmet Collection 100% Organic Basil Leaves
1 teaspoon McCormick® Gourmet Collection 100% Organic Oregano Leaves
1/4 teaspoon McCormick® Gourmet Collection 100% Organic Red Pepper, Crushed

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 400°F. Slice bread on the diagonal into 30 (1/2-inch thick) slices. Brush with 1/4 cup of the oil. Place bread slices on baking sheet. Bake 8 minutes or until golden brown. Cool completely on wire rack.

2. Mix remaining 1/4 cup oil with remaining ingredients in medium bowl.

3. Let stand at room temperature 30 minutes to allow flavors to blend. Serve tomato mixture on toasted bread slices.