Description
Tomato bruschetta is a vibrant Italian appetizer that brings together the fresh flavors of ripe tomatoes, aromatic basil, and crunchy toasted bread. This easy-to-make dish is perfect for entertaining or enjoying as a light snack. With just a handful of fresh ingredients, you can create a delicious topping that bursts with flavor and color. Whether served at a dinner party or enjoyed al fresco on warm summer evenings, tomato bruschetta never fails to impress.
Ingredients
Scale
- 10 slices of crusty bread (½ inch thick)
- 1 pound ripe tomatoes (any variety)
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- 2 cloves garlic (1 for mixture, 1 for rubbing on bread)
- 15 leaves fresh basil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon pepper
Instructions
- Rinse and dice the tomatoes, discarding excess liquid if watery.
- In a bowl, combine diced tomatoes, olive oil, balsamic vinegar, crushed garlic, salt, and pepper. Add chopped basil and let marinate at room temperature for 10-15 minutes.
- Toast the bread slices until golden brown.
- Rub warm bread with garlic and top with the marinated tomato mixture before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Toasting
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (30g)
- Calories: 70
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg