Greek Bruschetta
User Reviews
4.5
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Cook Time
10 mins
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Total Time
25 mins
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Servings
24 slices
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Calories
139 kcal
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Course
Appetizer
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Cuisine
Mediterranean, American
Greek Bruschetta
Description
Greek Bruschetta features slices of baguette toasted until crisp and golden, with garlic rubbed across the surface to add aroma and flavor. The topping is a fresh mix of finely diced red onion, cucumber, quartered grape tomatoes, and crumbled feta cheese. These ingredients create a refreshing combination of crispness and mild creaminess from the feta.
The mixture is dressed in a vinaigrette of extra virgin olive oil, red wine vinegar, and lemon zest, seasoned with kosher salt and black pepper for balance. The dressing brightens the salad component, enhancing the natural flavors without overpowering them. Tossing the vegetables and cheese with the vinaigrette allows the flavors to meld and the vegetables to marinate slightly.
This bruschetta is well-suited as a starter or light lunch, pairing the crisp warmth of toasted bread with a fresh, tangy topping. The ingredients are simple yet balanced, providing a clean contrast between the crunchy bread and the vibrant, juicy topping. It can be assembled quickly and served immediately to preserve the texture of the bread.
Ingredients
- 2 baguette 12 oz. each
- ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
- 2 garlic crushed, cloves
Topping
- ½ red onion finely diced (~1 cup)
- 1 English cucumber diced (~2 cups)
- 1 cup grape tomatoes quartered
- ½ cup feta cheese
- ½ cup hummus (or more, if only using this)
- ½ cup tzatziki sauce (or more, if only using this)
- parsley for garnish, fresh
Vinaigrette
- ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
- 3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 1 lemon zested
- kosher salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
Instructions
Prepare and Toast the Bread
- Slice the baguette with a serrated knife.
- Rub the baguette slices with the crushed garlic cloves.
- Brush both sides with olive oil.
- Toast on a grill pan until pan marks show. (If you don’t have a grill pan, toast in a toaster oven or a conventional oven until crispy and golden brown. This part of the process will prevent the bread from becoming soggy.)
Make the Topping and Dressing
- Dice the red onion and English cucumber with a sharp knife. Quarter the tomatoes.
- Measure the onion, cucumber and tomatoes in a large glass bowl.
- Measure the feta cheese into the bowl.
- Use a large spoon to toss the ingredients until combined.
- Measure out the olive oil and red wine vinegar into a liquid measuring cup or a mason jar.
- Zest the lemon directly into the liquid measuring cup with the other dressing elements. Season with salt and pepper.
- Whisk or mix with a fork until combined, then pour on top of the vegetables.
- Toss until combined.
Make the Bruschetta
- Use a butter knife to spread hummus OR tzatziki sauce on top of the toasted, garlicky bread.
- Spoon the topping on top of the hummus or tzatziki.
- Garnish with chopped fresh parsley.
- Enjoy immediately.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 24slices
Amount Per Serving
Calories 139 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1 serving | |
| Calories | 139kcal | 7% |
| Carbohydrates | 16g | 5% |
| Protein | 4g | 8% |
| Fat | 7g | 11% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5g | 29% |
| Cholesterol | 3mg | 1% |
| Sodium | 245mg | 10% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.5
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