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Get the Recipe Fresh Balsamic Tomato Bruschetta on Crostini

This homemade balsamic tomato bruschetta recipe is so fresh! Add high-quality balsamic vinegar to ripe cherry tomatoes, garlic, shallot, fresh basil, and top onto crispy crostini for a quick and easy appetizer. Ready in just 15 minutes!

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings: 16 slices
Calories: 59 kcal
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: Italian

Ingredients

  • 1 baguette sliced on the bias (~16 slices)
  • Drizzle olive oil for crostini
  • 2 cups cherry or roma tomatoes diced, 1/4 inch
  • ½ cup basil chiffonade, or roughly chopped, + additional for garnish
  • 3 garlic cloves minced
  • 1 Tablespoon shallot finely chopped
  • 1 Tablespoon olive oil plus more for drizzling on crostini
  • 2 Tablespoon high-quality balsamic vinegar
  • salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

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  1. Preheat the oven to 375°F. Slice the baguette into 1/4 to 1/2 inch slices, either on the bias (diagonal for more surface area) or perpendicular to the loaf of bread (straight across). Spread baguette slices on a baking sheet. Drizzle with olive oil (don’t drench them, dry areas are ok) and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Flip slices over and repeat.
  2. Bake the slices for 5-7 minutes on each side until golden brown and crispy. Keep an eye on them so they don't burn, the thinner they are, the less time they will need.
  3. If needed, place the diced tomatoes in a strainer and toss with a pinch of salt to allow the excess water to release. See notes above.
  4. In a bowl, add the tomatoes, basil, garlic, shallot, and olive oil. Add salt and pepper to taste. You can also mix the balsamic vinegar in now, or drizzle it on each piece of bruschetta when serving.
  5. Top each crostini slice with the tomato bruschetta mixture. I use about 2 tablespoons per toast, just enough so it's covered and piled high, but not enough that it all falls over. Serve immediately with additional basil garnish or flaky salt as desired.

Notes

  • Grilling the Bread - brush each side of the baguette slices with olive oil, then place on the grill over medium-high heat for about 2 minutes on each side, until toasted.
  • Store any leftover tomato mixture in an airtight container in the fridge.
  • If your tomatoes are extra juicy, either drain them in a strainer as described in the blog post or remove the seeds to prevent the mixture from becoming overly wet. 

Nutrition Information

Calories 59kcal (3%) Carbohydrates 10g (3%) Protein 2g (4%) Fat 1g (2%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Sodium 98mg (4%) Potassium 96mg (3%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 1g (2%) Vitamin A 286IU (6%) Vitamin C 4mg (4%) Calcium 18mg (2%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 16slices

Amount Per Serving

Calories 59

% Daily Value*

Calories 59kcal 3%
Carbohydrates 10g 3%
Protein 2g 4%
Fat 1g 2%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Sodium 98mg 4%
Potassium 96mg 2%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 1g 2%
Vitamin A 286IU 6%
Vitamin C 4mg 4%
Calcium 18mg 2%
Iron 1mg 6%

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