Tomato Basil Bruschetta with Balsamic Drizzle
Classic Tomato Basil Bruschetta with Balsamic Drizzle is made with fresh ingredients for a delightful appetizer.
Equipment
- Oven or Gas Grill
- baking sheet
- mixing bowl
- Knife
- cutting board
Ingredients
Tomato Mixture
- 2 pounds ripe tomatoes about 5 to 6 medium tomatoes
- 0.5 teaspoon fine sea salt plus more to taste
- 0.5 cup finely chopped white onion about ½ medium
- 0.5 cup chopped fresh basil about ¾ ounce
- 2 cloves garlic pressed or minced
Toast
- 1 baguette French bread
- 4-5 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil divided
- Thick balsamic vinegar to drizzle on top
- optional Maldon flaky sea salt
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat the oven to 450 degrees Fahrenheit. Line a large, rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper if desired.
- Dice your tomatoes and transfer them to a medium mixing bowl, leaving the seeds and juice behind. Stir in the salt, onion, basil, and garlic.
- Slice your baguette on the diagonal into pieces no wider than ½-inch and lightly brush both sides with olive oil.
- Place the slices in a single layer on the baking sheet and bake for 6 to 9 minutes until golden.
- Drain excess tomato juice, add remaining olive oil, and season with salt and garlic to taste.
- Top each toast with the tomato mixture, drizzle balsamic vinegar, and sprinkle with flaky salt before serving.
Notes
You can prepare the tomato mixture up to 2 days in advance and keep it in the refrigerator. For gluten-free options, use gluten-free bread or serve with crackers.
Nutrition
Serving: 1toastCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 3gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gSodium: 150mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 2gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 5IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 1mgIron: 4mg
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