Description
Tomato and Basil Bruschetta is a classic Italian appetizer featuring juicy diced tomatoes, fragrant basil, and garlic served on toasted bread. It’s fresh, bright, and simple to make — perfect for parties, snacks, or a light starter.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4–5 ripe tomatoes, diced
- 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves, thinly sliced
- 2–3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar (optional)
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1 baguette or crusty bread, sliced
- Optional: shaved Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) or heat a grill pan.
- In a bowl, combine diced tomatoes, basil, minced garlic, olive oil, balsamic vinegar (if using), salt, and pepper. Toss gently and let sit to meld flavors.
- Arrange bread slices on a baking sheet and toast in the oven for 5–7 minutes until golden and crisp, or grill on a hot pan until lightly charred.
- Spoon the tomato mixture generously onto each toasted bread slice.
- Optionally, sprinkle shaved Parmesan over the top.
- Serve immediately and enjoy fresh.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 7 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: No‑Cook + Toasting
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 pieces
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 170mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg