Easy Tomato Basil Bruschetta 🍅🍞 | Classic Italian Appetizer
This fresh and vibrant Tomato Basil Bruschetta is a classic Italian appetizer made with juicy tomatoes, fragrant basil, and garlic piled high on crisp toasted bread. It's the perfect starter for any gathering—simple, beautiful, and bursting with flavor.
Equipment
- - Mixing bowl
- Spoon
- - Baking sheet or grill pan
- - Knife and cutting board
Ingredients
- - 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves chopped
- - 2 cloves garlic minced (plus 1 whole clove for rubbing)
- - 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil plus more for brushing bread
- - 1 tsp balsamic vinegar optional, for depth
- - Salt and black pepper to taste
- - 1 baguette sliced into 1/2-inch pieces
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix diced tomatoes, chopped basil, minced garlic, olive oil, and balsamic vinegar (if using). Season with salt and pepper to taste. Let marinate while preparing the bread.
- Brush baguette slices with olive oil and toast on a baking sheet at 400°F (200°C) for 5–7 minutes or until golden and crisp. You can also grill them for added flavor.
- While warm, lightly rub each toasted slice with a whole garlic clove.
- Top each piece with a generous spoonful of the tomato basil mixture.
- Serve immediately and enjoy the taste of Italy in every bite.