Garden Fresh Bruschetta Taste of Home
Experience the ultimate taste of summer with Garden Fresh Bruschetta, a vibrant and easy appetizer that brings the flavors of your garden to life. Juicy, ripe tomatoes are tossed with fragrant fresh basil, a hint of minced garlic, and a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil and tangy balsamic vinegar, creating a topping that's both refreshing and irresistibly savory. Nestled atop golden, oven-toasted slices of French or Italian baguette, each bite offers the perfect balance of crispness and freshness. Ready in just 25 minutes and perfect for entertaining, this bruschetta recipe is a crowd-pleaser that celebrates simple, wholesome ingredients. Whether you're hosting summer gatherings or craving a quick, flavor-packed snack, this classic bruschetta is a taste of home cooking at its finest!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 medium Ripe tomatoes
- 8 large Fresh basil leaves
- 2 medium Garlic cloves
- 3 tablespoons Extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon Balsamic vinegar
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Freshly ground black pepper
- 1 loaf French or Italian baguette
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil (for toasting bread)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
Dice the tomatoes into small, uniform pieces and place them in a medium-sized mixing bowl.
Chop the basil leaves finely and add them to the bowl with the tomatoes.
Mince the garlic cloves and mix them into the tomato and basil mixture.
Drizzle the extra virgin olive oil and balsamic vinegar over the mixture, and sprinkle with salt and freshly ground black pepper. Gently toss to combine and set aside to marinate while preparing the bread.
Slice the baguette into 1/2-inch thick slices on a diagonal to create more surface area for the topping.
Place the bread slices on a baking sheet. Brush the tops lightly with olive oil, then toast in the preheated oven for about 8-10 minutes, or until golden and crisp.
Remove the toasted bread from the oven and let it cool slightly before assembling.
Spoon a generous amount of the tomato mixture onto each slice of toasted bread.
Serve immediately and enjoy this taste of the garden-fresh bruschetta!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1386 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 70.8 g | 91% | |
| Saturated Fat | 10.1 g | 50% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 2584 mg | 112% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 166.4 g | 61% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 14.4 g | 51% | |
| Total Sugars | 18.9 g | ||
| Protein | 28.7 g | 57% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 173 mg | 13% | |
| Iron | 9.6 mg | 53% | |
| Potassium | 1669 mg | 36% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
