Tomato Bruschetta

Recipe Details

Prep Time: 15

Cook Time: 5

Total Time: 20

Servings:

Calories: 169kcal

Cost: $5

Course: Appetizer

Cuisine: Italian

Keyword: bruschetta, easy bruschetta, italian appetizer, tomato appetizer

12 slices Italian bread or French baguette ½-inch thick
3 cloves garlic peeled and left whole
1 pound ripe fresh tomatoes about 3-4 medium at room temperature, chopped into ¼-inch pieces
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil plus more for drizzling over the bread
12 fresh basil leaves thinly sliced
Salt to taste
Fresh ground black pepper to taste
6 ounces fresh mozzarella torn into small pieces optional

Chop the tomatoes into ¼-inch pieces and place in a medium mixing bowl. Add a generous pinch of salt, a small pinch of black pepper, and olive oil. Stir and let sit for 10 minutes.
While the tomatoes rest, heat a grill pan over medium heat, or prepare an outdoor grill for medium heat. Drizzle the bread slices with olive oil and grill them for 2 to 3 minutes on each side until warmed through and grill marks appear.
Rub one side of the warm grilled bread with garlic (about two to three strokes per slice). Place the bread on a serving plate, garlic-rubbed side facing up.
Stir and taste the tomato mixture, adjusting with more salt or pepper if needed. Spoon a generous amount of the tomato mixture onto each slice of bread. Drizzle some of the tomato juices over the tomatoes, then top with fresh basil and optional mozzarella. Serve immediately.

This simple bruschetta combines the best of fresh tomatoes, garlic, and basil, making for a flavorful bite that's perfect for any occasion.