Description
This classic Italian bruschetta is a fresh and flavorful appetizer featuring juicy tomatoes, fragrant basil, garlic, and crisp toasted baguette slices. It's quick to prepare and perfect for entertaining, snacking, or serving before a meal.
Ingredients
1 baguette, sliced
4 ripe tomatoes, diced
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
Salt to taste
Black pepper to taste
1 garlic clove, halved (for rubbing the bread)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Arrange the baguette slices on a baking sheet and toast for 6 to 8 minutes until golden and crisp.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the diced tomatoes, minced garlic, chopped basil, olive oil, balsamic vinegar, salt, and black pepper.
- Rub each toasted bread slice lightly with the cut side of the halved garlic clove.
- Spoon the tomato mixture generously over each toasted slice.
- Serve immediately while the bread is crisp and the topping is fresh.
Notes
Add fresh mozzarella or shaved Parmesan for extra richness.
Mix in diced cucumber or avocado for additional freshness.
Top with arugula or drizzle with balsamic glaze before serving.
Store the tomato mixture in the refrigerator for up to 2 days and keep toasted bread separate at room temperature.
Assemble just before serving to prevent the bread from becoming soggy.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Bake
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 120 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 220 mg
- Fat: 4.5 g
- Saturated Fat: 0.7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3.6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
