Summer Savory Bruschetta Topping

¼ cup olive oil

⅓ cup loosely packed basil leaves, very thinly sliced

2 tablespoons chopped fresh savory

1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme

¼ teaspoon garlic powder

1 clove garlic, minced

salt and ground black pepper to taste

1 ½ pounds roma (plum) tomatoes, diced

1 ½ tablespoons olive oil

Mix 1/4 cup olive oil with basil, savory, thyme, garlic powder, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper in a large bowl. Stir tomatoes into the herb-seasoned oil. If desired, add 1 1/2 tablespoon more olive oil for richness. Let the topping stand for 1 hour to blend flavors before serving.