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    Home » Easy Tomato Bruschetta Recipe

    Easy Tomato Bruschetta Recipe

    Published: Apr 29, 2022 · Modified: Apr 29, 2022 by Laura · This post may contain affiliate links.

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    This tomato bruschetta is easy to make in 10 minutes with a handful of simple ingredients. Learn how to make bruschetta better than your favorite Italian restaurant with this easy bruschetta recipe.

    5 pieces of toasted bread topped with tomato bruschetta

    I can't think of an appetizer more perfect for summer than tomato bruschetta. I love walking out to my garden on a warm summer day, picking fresh ripe tomatoes right off the vine, gathering a handful of fresh basil leaves and heading straight to the kitchen to make this recipe.

    This easy bruschetta recipe comes together in 10 minutes with a handful of simple ingredients but don't let that fool you, it's truly the best bruschetta I've ever had - even more delicious than my favorite Italian restaurant.

    In this post you will learn how to make bruschetta as we walk through the process together.

    9 pieces of toasted bread topped with this tomato bruschetta recipe

    Tomato Bruschetta Recipe: Ingredients & Substitutions

    overhead photo of the ingredients in this Tomato Bruschetta Recipe
    • Vine-ripened tomatoes. Use your favorite tomato variety such as heirloom tomatoes, Roma tomatoes, etc.
    • Fresh basil. This really is a non-negotiable ingredient. I don't recommend making substitutions.
    • Olive oil.
    • Balsamic Vinegar. There is a difference between excellent balsamic vinegar and your run-of-the-mill varieties. High-quality balsamic vinegar should be so thick that it pours like syrup. It should be dark brown and taste sweet. It should most definitely NOT be thin, watery, or sour-tasting. My favorite balsamic vinegar can be found here.
    • Minced Garlic. I buy organic minced garlic in a jar and use that since I don't ever seem to have time to mince fresh garlic. But you can choose whichever you prefer.
    • Bread. I enjoy using sourdough, Italian bread, or homemade French bread, etc. Just make sure to slice it into individual serving size pieces before toasting.
    a bowl of tomato bruschetta

    How to Make Bruschetta

    This bruschetta recipe is easy to make, the most time-consuming part is chopping the ingredients. We'll walk through how to make bruschetta step-by-step, and don't forget to watch the video.

    Make the tomato Bruschetta

    The first step in this recipe is to make the tomato bruschetta so it can chill for at least 1 hour to allow the flavors to blend. That being said, I have served it immediately and it still tastes amazing.

    Begin by finely chopping the basil and dicing the tomatoes. I will often remove some of the excess seedy/watery portions of the tomatoes to avoid a runny bruschetta.

    photo showing How to Make Bruschetta - dicing tomatoes and cutting basil

    Then, make the dressing by combining olive oil, balsamic vinegar, and minced garlic in a medium bowl and stir or whisk to combine.

    a bowl of dressing or this tomato bruschetta recipe

    Next, add the diced tomatoes and basil to the bowl with the dressing and stir to combine.

    Season the mixture with salt and pepper to taste, then cover the bowl and transfer it to the refrigerator to chill for at least 1 hour.

    photo showing How to Make Bruschetta - mixing the ingredients together.

    Make the toasted bread

    After the tomato bruschetta has chilled, it's time to make the toasted bread for serving. Begin by slicing the bread into individual-sized servings.

    Then, spread the sliced bread evenly on a large baking sheet and brush the surface of each piece with olive oil.

    Bake the bread in the preheated oven for about 8 minutes, until the bread is toasted but not too hard/crispy. I should be soft to bite into but toasted enough to hold the bruschetta without turning mushy.

    two photos showing How to Make Bruschetta - toasting the bread

    Serve

    Spoon the bruschetta on top of the toasted bread. If desired, add a thin slice of mozzarella cheese to the top. Serve as an appetizer to your favorite Italian dishes like this pesto pasta, spaghetti and homemade meatballs, or pasta primavera.

    14 pieces of bread topped with tomato bruschetta on a board for serving

    Store

    Store leftover tomato bruschetta in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. I don't recommend freezing this recipe. Do not store the bruschetta on top of bread.

    4 pieces of bread topped with tomato bruschetta recipe and mozzarella cheese

    Recipe FAQs

    Should bruschetta be served warm or cold?

    Bruschetta can be served room temperature or cold - I prefer and suggest serving this tomato bruschetta recipe cold.

    What bread is bruschetta made from?

    I suggest using sourdough bread, French Bread, or Italian bread to make this recipe.


    What main dish goes with bruschetta?

    Serve this bruschetta recipe with your favorite Italian dishes. Some suggestions include: pesto pasta, spaghetti and homemade meatballs, pasta primavera, homemade gnocchi, and spinach tortellini.

    How do you cut tomatoes for bruschetta?

    Dice the tomatoes into small cubes. Remove excess watery/seedy portions of the tomatoes.

    5 pieces of toasted bread topped with tomato bruschetta

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    Bruschetta Recipe

    Easy Tomato Bruschetta Recipe

    Laura
    This tomato bruschetta is easy to make in 10 minutes with a handful of simple ingredients. Learn how to make bruschetta better than your favorite Italian restaurant with this easy bruschetta recipe.
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    Prep Time 10 mins
    Cook Time 8 mins
    Chilling 1 hr
    Total Time 1 hr 18 mins
    Course Appetizer
    Cuisine Italian
    Servings 12 servings
    Calories 49 kcal

    Equipment

    • measuring spoons
    • measuring cups
    • glass batter bowl
    • spatula

    Ingredients
     
     

    • 2 lbs tomatoes (Roma, heirloom, vine tomatoes, etc)
    • ½ cup fresh basil minced
    • 2 tablespoons olive oil
    • 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
    • 1 tablespoons minced garlic
    • ½ - 1 teaspoon fine sea salt to taste
    • ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper or to taste
    • 1 loaf bread (French, Italian, sour dough, etc.)
    • 1 tablespoon olive oil
    • Fresh mozzarella for serving (optional)

    Instructions
     

    Make the tomato bruschetta

    • Finely chop the basil and dice the tomatoes.
    • In a medium-sized bowl, combine olive oil, balsamic vinegar, and minced garlic and stir to combine.
    • Add the diced tomatoes and basil and stir to combine.
    • Season with salt and pepper to taste.
    • Cover and transfer to the refrigerator to chill for 1 hour.

    Make the toasted bread

    • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
    • Slice bread into individual-sized servings.
    • Spread the bread evenly on a large baking sheet and brush the surface of each piece with olive oil.
    • Bake in the preheated oven for about 8 minutes, until the bread is toasted but not too hard/crispy. I should be soft to bite into but toasted enough to hold the bruschetta without turning mushy.

    Assemble the bruschetta

    • Spoon the bruschetta on top of the toasted bread. If desired, add a thin slice of mozzarella cheese to the top. Serve and enjoy.

    Video

    Notes

    *Note: nutritional information calculated for 2 tablespoons of the tomato bruschetta mixture without the bread, since every loaf of bread has different caloric values. 

    To make in a food processor

    You can also make this recipe in the food processor, but you have to be very careful not to over-process. To do this:
    1. Put the garlic, olive oil, balsamic vinegar and whole basil leaves in the container of a food processor with an “S” blade.
    2. Process until the basil is roughly chopped.
    3. Add half of the tomatoes and pulse once or twice to chop.
    4. Add the other half of the tomatoes and pulse to chop.

    Ingredient Substitutions

    • Vine-ripened tomatoes. Use your favorite tomato variety such as heirloom tomatoes, Roma tomatoes, etc.
    • Fresh basil. This really is a non-negotiable ingredient. I don't recommend making substitutions.
    • Olive oil.
    • Balsamic Vinegar. There is a difference between excellent balsamic vinegar and your run-of-the-mill varieties. High-quality balsamic vinegar should be so thick that it pours like syrup. It should be dark brown and taste sweet. It should most definitely NOT be thin, watery, or sour-tasting. My favorite balsamic vinegar can be found here.
    • Minced Garlic. I buy organic minced garlic in a jar and use that since I don't ever seem to have time to mince fresh garlic. But you can choose whichever you prefer.
    • Bread. I enjoy using sourdough, Italian bread, or homemade French bread, etc. Just make sure to slice it into individual serving size pieces before toasting.

    Store

    Store leftover bruschetta in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. I don't recommend freezing this recipe. Do not store the bruschetta on top of bread.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 2TBSCalories: 49kcalCarbohydrates: 4gProtein: 1gFat: 4gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gSodium: 102mgPotassium: 191mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 683IUVitamin C: 11mgCalcium: 13mgIron: 1mg
    Tried this recipe?Let us know how it was!

    Photos in this post were taken by Jamie from Dishing Out Health.

    This post contains affiliate links, which means that if you purchase a product through a link you clicked on here, I receive a portion of the sale. Thank you for supporting JoyFoodSunshine! 

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