Bacon, Lettuce and Tomato Bruschetta | Idaho Preferred

Ingredients

• 8-10 slices Falls Brand Bacon, crispy cooked and crumbled
• 3-4 Roma (plum) tomatoes, seeded and chopped (about 1 1/3 cup)
• 1 cup chopped leafy green lettuce (Idaho grown)
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh Idaho grown basil leaves
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon ground pepper
• Approximately 1/3 cup olive oil
• 1/2 package (16-oz.) twin French bread loaves, cut in 1/4-inch slices
• 1/3 cup favorite Idaho crumble cheese, blue cheese or feta (optional)