Prepare the tomatoes

• Dice the tomatoes and remove the seeds and excess juice.
• Place them in a bowl with the minced garlic, torn basil, olive oil, salt and pepper.
• Toss gently and let marinate at room temperature.

Toast the bread

• Slice the bread into thick slices.
• Toast or grill the slices until golden and crisp on both sides.

Assemble and serve

• Rub the warm bread with the halved garlic clove.
• Spoon the marinated tomatoes generously over each slice.
• Finish with a drizzle of olive oil and a few basil leaves.