Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.

Slice the loaf of French bread into 16 pieces on a bias, roughly 1/2 inch thick.

Arrange the thin slices of French bread on a baking sheet and drizzle with olive oil.

Transfer the baking sheet into the oven and toast the bread until the bread is just golden brown, about 5-7 minutes.

Once toasted, slather with 1 tablespoon of ricotta per piece of bread. Top with equal amounts of diced strawberries and 1 to 1 1/2 tablespoons California walnuts. Drizzle with 1/2 teaspoon of reduced balsamic vinegar each. Sprinkle with the tiniest whole basil leaves you can find and serve immediately.