This Basil Tomato Bruschetta recipe will quickly become your favorite Italian appetizer. Includes 5 tips on how to make the best bruschetta topping ever!
4mediumtomatoesin season, very ripe, about 2 cups chopped (room temperature),
6slicesCrusty breadsliced ½ inch thick, cut in half
1clovegarlicwhole
1tablespoonParmigiano Reggiano cheese or Pecorino Romano cheesefinely grated
sea salt and basil leaf to garnishoptional
extra olive oil for drizzling toasted breadoptional
Instructions
In a medium sized bowl, whisk together oil, vinegar, chopped fresh basil, oregano, salt and pepper.
Add the chopped tomatoes, including the seeds, and toss gently together.
Let the mixture sit at room temperature for at least 30 minutes in order for the flavors to marinate together.
Place a grill pan over high heat.
Grill the Italian bread for about one minute per side or until grill marks appear and bread is charred.
Remove bread from heat.
Immediately rub one side of toasted bread lightly with a garlic clove.
Slice bread in half.
Repeat until all the bread has been grilled.
Spoon tomato mixture (including some of the liquid) on the toasted bread.
Garnish with grated cheese, sea salt and basil leaf. If desired, drizzle with olive oil.
Serve immediately.
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Notes
5 tips to make the best tomato bruschetta:1-Use fresh tomatoes. 2-Combine topping ahead of time. 3-Grill the bread. 4-Rub garlic on the grilled bread. 5-Garnish and serve immediately. Please keep in mind that the nutritional information provided below is just a rough estimate and variations can occur depending on the specific ingredients used.