Tomato Basil Bruschetta with Balsamic Drizzle
A refreshing Tomato Basil Bruschetta with Balsamic Drizzle, perfect as an appetizer or a light snack.
Equipment
- oven
- 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
Bread and Topping
- 1 baguette French bread
- 4-5 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil divided
- Thick balsamic vinegar optional drizzle and Maldon flaky sea salt
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat the oven to 450°F. Line a large, rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Dice the tomatoes and transfer them to a medium mixing bowl. Stir in the salt, onion, basil, and garlic. Set aside to marinate.
- Slice the baguette diagonally into pieces no wider than ½-inch. Brush both sides of each slice with olive oil.
- Place slices on the baking sheet and bake for 6 to 9 minutes until crisp and golden. Transfer to a serving platter.
- Drain excess tomato juice from the bowl and add the remaining olive oil. Adjust salt and garlic to taste.
- Top each toast with the tomato mixture and drizzle with balsamic vinegar. Serve immediately.
Notes
Can prepare the tomato mixture up to 2 days in advance. For gluten-free, use gluten-free bread or serve with gluten-free crackers.
Nutrition
Serving: 1sliceCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 24gProtein: 3gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gSodium: 200mgPotassium: 250mgFiber: 2gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 0.5mg
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