Easy Tomato Bruschetta Recipe
Tomato bruschetta: make this vibrant, fresh appetizer in minutes. Perfect for gatherings, this recipe is a truly delicious taste of summer.
Ingredients
- 4 medium-sized tomatoes, diced in medium chunks (about 4 cups)
- 2 small-sized garlic cloves, minced or zested with a Microplane zester
- ¼ cup fresh basil, cut with kitchen shears or by hand, plus more for garnish
- 2 teaspoons extra virgin olive oil, plus extra for lightly oiling baguette, if needed
- 2 teaspoons balsamic vinegar
- pinch salt
- Dash of pepper
- 1 baguette, cut into ½ inch slices
Instructions
- In a medium-sized bowl, combine chopped tomatoes, garlic, basil, extra virgin olive oil, balsamic vinegar, salt, and pepper.
- Cover the bowl and refrigerate for a few hours to allow the flavors to meld. (If short on time, skip this step.)
- Once ready, taste the mixture and adjust seasoning with additional vinegar or salt if needed.
- Toast the crostini using an air fryer, grill, or oven.
- To toast in the air fryer, lightly oil baguette slices, place in the air fryer, and cook at 380 degrees for 3 to 4 minutes, flipping halfway.
- To toast on the grill, heat to 400 degrees, lightly oil slices, and grill each side for a few minutes until brown.
- To toast in the oven, preheat to 350 degrees, arrange slices on baking sheets, lightly oil, and bake for 15 to 20 minutes, flipping halfway.
- To assemble, use a slotted spoon to top crostini with the tomato mixture. Garnish with fresh basil and serve on a platter.
Notes
Nutrition information is an estimate, calculated automatically. Values vary with brands, substitutions and portion sizes.