Description
This Easy Greek Bruschetta recipe is a Mediterranean twist on the classic Italian appetizer. Topped with juicy tomatoes, creamy feta cheese, and a blend of herbs and olive oil, it’s a fresh and flavorful dish perfect for entertaining or a quick snack.
Ingredients
- 1 French baguette or Italian bread, sliced
- 3–4 ripe tomatoes, diced
- 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 1/4 red onion, finely chopped
- 1–2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup kalamata olives, sliced (optional)
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 tbsp fresh oregano (or 1 tsp dried)
- 2–3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tbsp red wine vinegar
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Slice the baguette and place the slices on a baking sheet.
- Toast the bread in the oven for about 5–7 minutes, or until golden and crisp.
- In a bowl, combine the diced tomatoes, red onion, garlic, olives (if using), parsley, oregano, olive oil, and red wine vinegar.
- Season the mixture with salt and pepper to taste, then stir in the crumbled feta cheese.
- Top each toasted bread slice with a spoonful of the tomato-feta mixture.
- Drizzle with a bit more olive oil if desired and serve immediately.
Notes
- Use fresh, ripe tomatoes for the best flavor.
- You can prepare the topping in advance and assemble just before serving.
- Add a touch of lemon zest for extra brightness.
- Use gluten-free bread if needed to make it gluten-free.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 7 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Toasting
- Cuisine: Greek
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bruschetta slice
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 280mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 11g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
