Steps

1. Spread the tomato slices out on a platter. Drizzle the tomatoes with the 1/3 cup of the olive oil and sprinkle them with the salt.
2. Place thick slices of bread on a heated grill (or under a broiler) and toast until golden-brown on both sides.
3. Remove the bread from the grill and rub each piece with a halved garlic clove. Arrange the bread neatly on a serving platter and drizzle it with the remaining 1/3 cup olive oil.
4. Place a few slices of tomato on each piece of bread, sprinkle with the basil and serve immediately.

Notes

In Southern Italy, the cook simply rubs the toasted bread with a cut tomato — the tomatoes are very dense. Add 1/4-inch slices of fresh mozzarella cheese to make Caprese-style bruschetta.