Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Gather your ingredients.

Dice about 2 cups of ripe tomatoes and place them in a mixing bowl. Mince 2 cloves of garlic and finely dice half a small red onion, adding both to the bowl.

Chop a handful of fresh basil leaves and add them to your tomato mixture, along with 2 tablespoons of olive oil, a pinch of kosher salt, and black pepper to taste. Stir gently.

Allow your tomato mixture to sit at room temperature for at least 10 minutes.

Slice your Italian style bread loaf into ½-inch thick pieces. Arrange on a baking sheet and drizzle with olive oil. Toast in the oven for about 8-10 minutes.

Remove the toasted bread and rub each slice lightly with a whole garlic clove, then sprinkle with a pinch of salt.

Top each slice with the fresh tomato mixture and serve immediately.