Classic Style Bruschetta
Nothing says summer like fresh tomatoes tossed in with basil, olive oil, and garlic served on grilled garlic bread. Perfect for a quick and tasty appetizer ready in 10 minutes!
Ingredients
- 1 Italian loaf or baguette, sliced 1/2 in. thick
- 4 tomatoes, chopped
- 4-6 basil leaves, chiffoned
- 1 clove garlic, finely chopped or cut in half depending on if you toss it in tomatoes or rub on bread
- 2-4 tbsp olive oil
- maldon salt to taste or kosher salt
- 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar, either for drizzling or mix in optional
Instructions
- Preheat the grill or if using oven turn it on to broil.
- Mix chopped tomatoes, basil, 2 tbsp. of the olive oil, and garlic (if adding it here). Best to let it marinate for 1-2 hr.'s for the flavors to meld together.
- Slice the bread and toast in toaster, grill, or broil until golden brown. Rub with the garlic cut side up (if adding it here) on cut side up. Serve tomato mixture on top sprinkled with additional salt if needed, olive oil, and balsamic if using.
Notes
- Marinate the tomato mixture for 1-2 hrs. for the flavors to meld if you have the time. Can be prepared 1 day ahead.
- Salt is up to your discretion. Add to taste.
- Add balsamic directly into the tomato mixture, however, I like the drizzle for presentation. Or do both.
- For the garlic, if you rub it directly on the bread it's not as sharp as it would be mixed in raw into the tomato mixture.