Description
This fresh tomato basil bruschetta recipe is a classic Italian appetizer made with juicy ripe tomatoes, fragrant basil, garlic, olive oil, and toasted baguette slices. It’s simple, flavorful, and perfect for summer entertaining.
Ingredients
- 1 ½ pounds ripe tomatoes (about 5 medium), diced
- 1 teaspoon fine sea salt
- 1 small garlic clove, pressed or minced
- 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for brushing the bread
- 1 teaspoon balsamic vinegar
- 10 large fresh basil leaves, chopped
- 1 baguette, sliced into ½-inch thick slices
Instructions
- Place the diced tomatoes in a fine mesh strainer over a bowl. Sprinkle with salt and toss. Let the tomatoes drain for 10 to 30 minutes.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the drained tomatoes, garlic, olive oil, balsamic vinegar, and basil. Stir gently to combine and set aside.
- Preheat the oven to 450°F. Arrange the baguette slices on a baking sheet and brush lightly with olive oil on both sides.
- Toast the bread in the oven for about 5 to 7 minutes, flipping halfway through, until golden and crisp.
- Spoon the tomato mixture over the toasted bread just before serving.
Notes
- Use the ripest tomatoes you can find for best flavor.
- You can make the tomato mixture ahead of time, but assemble the bruschetta just before serving to prevent sogginess.
- Optional: Rub the toasted bread with a raw garlic clove for extra flavor before topping.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Toasted
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/8 of recipe (about 2 pieces)
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 280mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
