Mediterranean Bruschetta

Name: Mediterranean Bruschetta
Ingredients: 1 pound ciabatta bread loaf, cut into 1/2-inch wide slices (about 16); 1/4 cup olive oil; 1 lemon, juiced (about 3 tablespoons); 1 teaspoon dried oregano; Salt and freshly ground black pepper; 1 (15-ounce) container whole milk ricotta cheese; 2 large tomatoes, seeded and diced (about 2 cups); 3 tablespoons finely chopped fresh mint leaves, plus more for garnish; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

10 ingredients

8 steps

Ingredients

1 pound ciabatta bread loaf, cut into 1/2-inch wide slices (about 16)
1/4 cup olive oil
1 lemon, juiced (about 3 tablespoons)
1 teaspoon dried oregano
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 (15-ounce) container whole milk ricotta cheese
2 large tomatoes, seeded and diced (about 2 cups)
3 tablespoons finely chopped fresh mint leaves, plus more for garnish
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Directions

1

Place a grill pan over medium-high heat or preheat a gas or charcoal grill.
2

Drizzle the bread slices with olive oil.
3

Grill the bread until golden on both sides, about 2 to 3 minutes per side.
4

Remove the bread, and squeeze the lemon juice over the bread slices.
5

Sprinkle the bread slices with dried oregano, salt, and pepper.
6

In a medium bowl combine the ricotta, tomatoes, 3 tablespoons mint, salt, and pepper.
7

Gently stir to combine.
8

To serve, either spoon the cheese topping over the bread and sprinkle more chopped mint over the bruschetta for garnish, or place the cheese topping in a bowl and serve with the grilled bread alongside.