Description
This Heirloom Tomato Basil Bruschetta is a bright and rustic appetizer bursting with juicy tomatoes, fresh basil, and garlic atop crispy toasted bread. It’s a perfect way to highlight summer produce and impress guests with minimal effort.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4–5 ripe heirloom tomatoes, diced
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar (optional)
- ¼ teaspoon sea salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ¼ cup fresh basil, thinly sliced
- 1 baguette or rustic loaf, sliced and toasted
- 1 clove garlic (for rubbing toast)
Instructions
- Prep Tomatoes: In a mixing bowl, combine diced tomatoes, minced garlic, olive oil, balsamic vinegar (if using), salt, pepper, and fresh basil. Let sit for 10–15 minutes to marinate.
- Toast Bread: Lightly toast baguette slices until golden. While still warm, rub one side of each toast with a raw garlic clove for extra flavor.
- Assemble: Spoon the tomato mixture onto each toasted slice and drizzle with additional olive oil if desired. Serve immediately.
Notes
Use a mix of colorful heirloom tomatoes for a beautiful presentation. Serve on grilled bread for a smoky twist. Best enjoyed fresh to keep the toast crisp.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snack
- Method: Toasted, No-Cook
- Cuisine: Italian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 pieces
- Calories: 140
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: heirloom tomato bruschetta, summer tomato appetizer, basil bruschetta, tomato crostini, easy Italian snack