Bruschetta Recipe

Italian · Appetizer · 20 min total

A classic Italian appetizer featuring ripe tomatoes, fresh basil, and garlic on crispy toasted bread, perfect for summer entertaining.

Ingredients

• 4 ripe Roma tomatoes, diced
• 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves, chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
• 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 8 slices Italian baguette or ciabatta, 1/2-inch thick
• 1 clove garlic, peeled (for rubbing bread)

Instructions

1. In a medium bowl, combine diced tomatoes, basil, minced garlic, olive oil, balsamic vinegar, salt, and pepper. Let sit at room temperature for 10 minutes to meld flavors.
2. Preheat oven broiler or grill pan to high heat. Arrange bread slices on a baking sheet. Broil or grill until golden, about 1-2 minutes per side.
3. Remove bread from oven and immediately rub one side of each slice with the peeled garlic clove.
4. Spoon tomato mixture onto the garlic-rubbed side of each bread slice. Serve immediately.

Tips

• For best flavor, use ripe, in-season tomatoes.
• Can be served as an appetizer or light lunch.
• Leftover tomato mixture can be refrigerated for up to 2 days.

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