Olive Garden Bruschetta Recipes

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• Mix chopped tomatoes, basil, garlic and oil. Allow to marinate for 30 minutes in refrigerator.
• When ready to serve, grill or toast bread to light brown consistency and top with tomato mixture.

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• Chop 1 cup pitted green or kalamata olives and transfer to a medium bowl. Stack 6 basil leaves, roll into a tight cylinder and thinly slice. Add to the bowl. Finely chop 2 scallions and 1 garlic clove. Add to the bowl. Add 1/4 cup olive oil and 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese to the bowl and toss. Arrange 20 to 24 crostini, crackers or baguette slices on a platter. Divide the mixture evenly among the crostini. Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with more grated parmesan.
• Per serving (per piece); Calories: 81; Total Fat: 4 grams; Saturated Fat: 0.5 grams; Protein: 2 grams; Total carbohydrates: 10 grams; Sugar:1 gram; Fiber: 0.5 gram; Cholesterol: 1 milligram; Sodium: 159 milligrams

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• Preheat the oven to 425 degrees. Slice the baguette at an angle 1/2-inch-thick. Brush both sides of the bread with olive oil and sprinkle one side with salt and pepper. Bake for 10 minutes, until lightly toasted.

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• In a large bowl, combine the first eight ingredients. In a small bowl, whisk the oil, vinegar, salt and pepper; pour over vegetables and toss to coat. Serve on toasted baguette slices.

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• Blend all topping ingredients thoroughly and refrigerate for 2 hours before serving. Just prior to serving, drain to eliminate excess liquid.
• Let minced garlic soak in 2 tbsp olive oil for 1 hour. Remove minced garlic from oil before use.
• Preheat oven to 400°F Line a sheet pan or cookie sheet with foil. Dribble 1 tbsp garlic oil over each Boboli shell, sprinkle with cheese and bake for 4 to 5 minutes, until hot, but not crisped or dried. Cut each Boboli into 6 wedges.
• Remove to a serving plate and cover, generously, with the cold tomato/basil topping. Serve immediately.

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• Preheat grill. Toast both sides of bread slices on the grill. Rub cut side of garlic cloves on toasted bread to infuse with garlic flavor. Place 1 tomato slice & 1 Tbsp clam meat on each slice of grilled bread.
• Arrange on large platter. Sprinkle with Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper, to taste. Drizzle with extra virgin olive oil. Slice arugula or basil leaves in thin strips and distribute over bruschetta.
• Serve immediately.