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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!

Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
38 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 625 kcal
Course: Side Dish , Appetizer
Cuisine: Italian

Ingredients

  • 1 red onion small , minced
  • 2 garlic cloves minced
  • 1 thick slices Small bunch fresh basil leaves only, chopped
  • ¼ cup olive oil
  • 1 tbsp sherry vinegar or white balsamic vinegar
  • 3 cups cherry tomatoes roughly chopped
  • 4 thick slices sourdough bread or ciabatta bread
  • kosher salt
  • black pepper

Instructions

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  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. Remove from the broiler to a platter. Top with spoonfuls of the bruschetta mixture and serve.

Nutrition Information

Calories 625kcal (31%) Carbohydrates 32g (11%) Protein 6g (12%) Fat 55g (85%) Saturated Fat 8g (40%) Sodium 77mg (3%) Potassium 1171mg (33%) Fiber 5g (20%) Sugar 16g (32%) Vitamin A 2189IU (44%) Vitamin C 112mg (124%) Calcium 89mg (9%) Iron 4mg (22%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4servings

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.