Bruschetta with Summer Tomatoes and Basil
The perfect bruschetta to enjoy the first sun-kissed tomatoes of summer. It's packed with flavor from fresh tomatoes and herbs, oil and vinegar, and hearty slices of sourdough bread. Yum!
Ingredients
- 1 red onion small , minced
- 2 garlic minced, cloves
- 1 thick slices basil leaves only, chopped, small bunch, fresh
- ¼ cup olive oil
- 1 tbsp sherry vinegar or white balsamic vinegar
- 3 cups cherry tomato roughly chopped
- 4 thick slices sourdough bread or ciabatta bread
- kosher salt
- black pepper
Instructions
- Stir together the red onion, garlic, chopped basil, extra-virgin olive oil, sherry vinegar, tomatoes, and plenty of salt and pepper to taste in a mixing bowl. Cover and set aside for 10 minutes to let the flavors develop.
- In the meantime, preheat the broiler to high heat. Turn broiler down to low heat, and add the bread slices to a high rack. Toast the bread under the broiler until golden (7-9 minutes), turning once.
- Remove from the broiler to a platter. Top with spoonfuls of the bruschetta mixture and serve.
Nutrition Information
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 625
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 625kcal | 31% |
| Carbohydrates | 32g | 11% |
| Protein | 6g | 12% |
| Fat | 55g | 85% |
| Saturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Sodium | 77mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 1171mg | 25% |
| Fiber | 5g | 20% |
| Sugar | 16g | 32% |
| Vitamin A | 2189IU | 44% |
| Vitamin C | 112mg | 124% |
| Calcium | 89mg | 9% |
| Iron | 4mg | 22% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.