This traditional Italian dish features crispy, toasted bread topped with a flavorful mixture of fresh tomatoes, garlic, basil, and olive oil. It’s the perfect way to whet your guests’ appetites and get the conversation flowing. Plus, Classic Tomato Bruschetta is so simple to prepare that you can have it on the table in just a few minutes.
Classic Tomato Bruschetta Recipe
INGREDIENTS
Tomatoes
4-5 roma tomatoes, diced, seeds removed
2 Garlic Cloves, finely chopped
4 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil
1/2 cup basil, gently cut to avoid bruising. Save a pinch for serving.
2 tbsp. balsamic vinegar
1 tsp. kosher salt
Pinch of crushed red pepper flakes
Bread
1 large fresh baguette, sliced
Extra-virgin olive oil, for brushing
2 cloves garlic, halved
DIRECTIONS
- In a large mixing bowl, marinate diced tomatoes with basil, vinegar, salt, red pepper flakes, and garlic. Let marinate for at least 2 hours.
- Brush bread with olive oil. Lightly toast sliced bread in a 400-degree oven until slightly brown. Let cool then rub with garlic cloves.
- Spoon tomatoes on top of bread just before serving. Garnish with fresh basil.
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