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Cherry Tomato Bruschetta
Cherry Tomato Bruschetta is a simple and delicious appetizer for summer entertaining. With fresh tomatoes, fragrant basil, and grilled garlic toast, this easy recipe makes a beautiful presentation.
Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings: 6 servings (2 topped bruschetta toasts)
Calories: 230 kcal
Course:
Appetizer
Cuisine:
Italian
Ingredients
- 1 pound cherry tomatoes , halved (about 3 cups halved)
- 2-3 tablespoons good-quality extra virgin olive oil
- 1/4 cup finely chopped red or vidalia onion (optional)
- 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves , cut into a chiffonade (plus extra for garnish)
- 1 loaf ciabatta, Tuscan bread, or other crusty, rustic Italian bread , cut into 1/2- to 3/4-inch thick slices
- 1 large garlic clove , peeled
- kosher or fine flaked sea salt
- freshly-ground black pepper
- regular/light olive oil , for grilling
Instructions
- In a bowl, stir together cherry tomatoes, onions (if using), basil, and olive oil. Season to taste with salt and pepper (start with about 1/2 teaspoon of salt and a few grinds of black pepper, and adjust, as needed).*
- Preheat a grill (propane or charcoal) or grill pan over medium-high heat, and lightly oil the grates with regular/light olive oil (not extra virgin). Grill the bread for 2-3 minutes per side, until grill marks appear and the bread is lightly charred around the edges.
- While the toasted bread is warm, rub one of the grilled sides with the garlic clove to infuse it with flavor.
- Stir the tomato mixture and top each slice of grilled bread with a generous spoonful. Sprinkle with an extra pinch of fresh basil, and season with salt and pepper, to taste. Serve immediately.
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Notes
- *Prepare the tomato topping just before grilling the bread. The longer it sits, the more juices that will be released from the tomatoes.
Nutrition Information
Serving
2topped toasts
Calories
230kcal
(12%)
Carbohydrates
39g
(13%)
Protein
7g
(14%)
Fat
5g
(8%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
3g
Sodium
376mg
(16%)
Potassium
180mg
(5%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
2g
(4%)
Vitamin A
423IU
(8%)
Vitamin C
18mg
(20%)
Calcium
13mg
(1%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6servings (2 topped bruschetta toasts)
Amount Per Serving
Calories 230
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 2topped toasts | |
| Calories | 230kcal | 12% |
| Carbohydrates | 39g | 13% |
| Protein | 7g | 14% |
| Fat | 5g | 8% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Sodium | 376mg | 16% |
| Potassium | 180mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 423IU | 8% |
| Vitamin C | 18mg | 20% |
| Calcium | 13mg | 1% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.