Tomato Bruschetta
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
5 mins
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Total Time
10 mins
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Servings
4 to 6
Tomato Bruschetta
Description
The Tomato Bruschetta recipe involves combining small, finely chopped tomatoes with grated garlic, a splash of red wine or balsamic vinegar, sea salt, and freshly ground black pepper. Optional additions like chopped kalamata olives and capers enhance the savory and briny notes. The mixture rests to let the flavors meld.
Thick slices of country-style bread are drizzled with extra-virgin olive oil and either grilled or oven-toasted until they acquire light charring or crispness. Rubbing the hot bread with halved garlic adds a fragrant, subtle bite. The tomato mixture is then spooned generously onto each slice and garnished with fresh basil leaves.
This preparation yields a bright, fresh appetizer or snack pairing the crisp, toasted bread with juicy, tangy tomatoes and herbal freshness.
Ingredients
- 4 tomatoes finely chopped, small
- 2 garlic one grated, one halved, cloves
- ½ teaspoon red wine vinegar or balsamic vinegar
- ¼ teaspoon salt sea salt
- black pepper freshly ground
- extra-virgin olive oil for drizzling
- 6 to 8 lices country bread rustic
- basil fresh
Optional:
- 6 kalamata olives finely chopped
- 2 tablespoons capers
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, mix together the tomatoes, grated garlic, vinegar, salt, and several grinds of pepper. Stir in the olives and capers, if using.
- Drizzle the bread slices with olive oil and grill until lightly charred, or toast in the oven. Use the cut-side of the garlic halves to rub garlic onto the hot bread. Top with the tomato mixture and fresh basil.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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