Tomato Bruschetta
A classic Italian appetizer featuring fresh tomatoes, garlic, basil, and olive oil on crispy bread.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Toasting
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 pounds ripe tomatoes (about 7 to 8 medium-sized tomatoes)
- 2 large garlic cloves (1 to rub on bread, 1 minced in mixture)
- 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- Handful sliced fresh basil (around 9 to 10 leaves, thinly sliced)
- Juice of 1/2 lemon (optional)
- Grilled or toasted bread (about 1 baguette)
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
- Flaky salt (to serve)
Instructions
- Begin by coring and chopping your tomatoes and add them to a bowl.
- Add the olive oil, salt, pepper, and finely minced garlic cloves to the tomatoes.
- Lastly, add in the sliced basil and a dash of lemon juice if you’d like (this is optional).
- Toss the mixture and let it marinate in the fridge for 20-30 minutes or longer until ready to eat.
- While the tomatoes are marinating, slice and toast your bread.
- Once toasted and the tomatoes are ready, take the second garlic clove and rub it over the toast.
- Top the toast with the bruschetta mixture, season with flaky salt, and serve!
Notes
Serve fresh and enjoy a burst of seasonal flavors.
Find it online: https://comfortkitchenrecipes.com/tomato-bruschetta-recipe/