Description
This Easy Bruschetta recipe offers a fresh and vibrant appetizer featuring ripe tomatoes, fragrant basil, and toasted baguette slices brushed with olive oil. Ready in just 20 minutes, it’s perfect for a quick snack or elegant starter that bursts with classic Italian flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
Tomato Topping
- 4-5 ripe tomatoes, diced
- 1 small red onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar
- Salt and pepper to taste
Bread
- 1 baguette, sliced
- Extra olive oil for brushing
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Set your oven to 400°F (200°C) to prepare for toasting the bread slices to crispy golden perfection.
- Toast the baguette: Arrange the sliced baguette pieces on a baking sheet, brush each with olive oil, then toast them in the oven for 8-10 minutes, until they turn golden and crispy. Remove the bread and set aside to cool slightly.
- Prepare the tomato mixture: In a medium bowl, combine diced tomatoes, finely chopped red onion, minced garlic, chopped fresh basil, olive oil, and balsamic vinegar. Mix thoroughly to blend all the fresh ingredients.
- Season and marinate: Add salt and pepper to taste, then let the tomato mixture sit for 10 minutes. This resting time allows the flavors to meld beautifully for maximum taste.
- Assemble the bruschetta: Spoon the tomato mixture generously over the toasted baguette slices and serve immediately to enjoy the crunchy and juicy contrast.
Notes
- Use ripe, fresh tomatoes for the best flavor.
- You can substitute balsamic vinegar with red wine vinegar for a slightly different tang.
- For a gluten-free option, substitute the baguette with gluten-free bread slices.
- Serve bruschetta immediately after assembling to keep the bread crisp.
- Optionally, add a drizzle of balsamic glaze on top for extra sweetness and visual appeal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
