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Easy Bruschetta Board
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Easy Bruschetta Board

The Easy Bruschetta Board features marinated cherry tomatoes tossed with garlic, onion, olive oil, lemon juice, and Italian seasoning, creating a fresh and tangy topping. Combined with crusty baguette slices or crostini and optionally assorted cheeses and dips, it offers a variety of textures and flavors for a shared appetizer or snack setting. The marination step enhances the tomato flavor and tenderizes the mixture while assembling the board.

Prep Time
35 mins
Total Time
35 mins
Servings: 12 servings
Calories: 197 kcal
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: Italian, American

Ingredients

MARINATED CHERRY TOMATOES
  • ½ pound cherry tomatoes quartered, ripe
  • ¼ white onion , sliced thin
  • 1 clove garlic (peeled, smashed, + minced)
  • ⅛ tsp salt season to taste, sea salt
  • ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil quality
  • 1 TBSP red wine vinegar
  • 1 lemon , juiced
  • ½ tsp Italian seasoning
  • black pepper to taste, freshly ground
  • basil for topping, fresh, sliced
EXTRA BRUSCHETTA TOPPING OPTIONS (click for recipe)
  • Medterranean Bruschetta
  • Feta Dip
  • Bruschetta Hummus
  • Tomato Basil White Bean Dip
BRUSCHETTA BOARD COMPONENTS (choose your favorites)
  • baguette fresh, sliced
  • Crostini
  • cheese assorted
  • Cracker assorted
  • mozzarella cheese or burrata cheese
  • balsamic vinegar for drizzling on bruschetta, or balsamic glaze
  • lemon to garnish, slices or wedges
  • rosemary to garnish, fresh; or basil springs
  • cherry tomato to garnish

Instructions

FIRST MARINATE THE TOMATOES
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  1. While you assemble the bruschetta board it'll have time to marinate. For even more flavor, tomatoes may be marined an hour in advance (time permitting). I used cherry tomatoes but grape tomatoes, campari tomatoes, and roma tomatoes work great too!
  2. Quarter cherry tomatoes and slice onion into thin strips. Using the flat side of your knife, smash peeled garlic and finely mince. Season with a pinch of salt and add to a bowl with your veggies.
  3. Add olive oil, vinegar, lemon juice, freshly ground black pepper, Italian seasoning (I love Mrs. Dash) and fresh basil. Mix to coat the tomatoes and allow to sit while you prep your board.
THEN ASSEMBLE THE SNACK BOARD
  1. Prepare any extra dips or bruschetta toppings you'd like from the list above (the links all lead to the recieps).
  2. Warm baguette if desired (wrap in foil and slightly warm in oven) then cut into slices. Baguette slices may be drizzled with olive oil and toasted crostini style or served fresh and fluffy.
  3. Add assorted cheeses and crackers, tasty edible garnishes, and anything your heart desires! Enjoy!

Notes

  • Prepare the tomato marinade at least 15 minutes in advance to allow flavors to meld; for deeper flavor, marinate up to one hour before serving.
  • Toast baguette slices by drizzling olive oil and warming in the oven wrapped in foil for a crisp exterior.
  • Customize your board with assorted dips, cheeses, and garnishes like fresh basil or lemon wedges to enhance variety and presentation.
  • Scale ingredients according to the number of guests when serving larger groups.

Nutrition Information

Calories 197kcal (10%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 12 servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 197

% Daily Value*

Calories 197kcal 10%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.