The Best Homemade Bruschetta Recipe! This Bruschetta toast is the perfect easy appetizer that’s ready in minutes! Healthy and delicious!
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When you are looking for a simple yet incredibly flavorful appetizer, there is nothing quite like homemade bruschetta.
Fresh cherry tomatoes get tossed with oil, balsamic vinegar, and herbs for a bright topping for your crusty French bread.
Whether you make this for a baby or wedding shower, a potluck or cookout, or just for a weeknight appetizer, it will be one that everyone loves!
Why We Love this Homemade Bruschetta Recipe
There is a lot to love about this recipe. It’s one of our favorite snacks because it’s:
- Healthy & Flavorful – This recipe is loaded with healthy fats, fresh tomatoes, and seasoning to make it a delicious side or appetizer for any recipe!
- Light & fresh – This is the perfect Spring or Summer salad because it won’t leave you feeling heavy after.
- Super easy to make – Simply chop, and toss everything together for the most delicious light snack!
What is Bruschetta?
What is the difference between Bruschetta and Crostini?
- Crostini is much thinner bread than bruschetta.
How to Pronounce Bruschetta
- broo-skeh-tuh
Bruschetta Ingredients:
- cherry tomatoes
- olive oil
- balsamic vinegar
- garlic, fresh basil, salt, pepper
- french bread
You can find substitutions for all of these ingredients below in the green shaded box.
Best Bread for Bruschetta
The best bread for bruschetta is a baguette or ciabatta bread. A Baguette is best because you can slice it into small individual circles. Ciabatta works well too, but it’s usually larger and will be harder to eat!
How to Make Homemade Bruschetta
- In a bowl mix together tomatoes, olive oil, balsamic vinegar, garlic, basil, salt and pepper. Let sit for 5 minutes.
- While tomatoes marinate, slice and toast bread. Scoop tomatoes on top of the bread and enjoy!
Should bruschetta topping be hot or cold?
Bruschetta should be served at room temp. You don’t want it to be warm, but if it’s ice cold the olive oil will solidify. It’s best at room temp!
SUBSTITUTIONS FOR BRUSCHETTA
Olive Oil: We don’t recommend substituting olive oil.
Tomatoes: Cherry or grape tomatoes work best in this recipe but you can also use roma tomatoes or heirloom tomatoes.
Balsamic Vinegar: You can also use balsamic glaze instead of balsamic vinegar
Fresh Basil: We really recommend using fresh basil here and not dried spices. The flavor is so much better!
Tips for Homemade Bruschetta
- Let your bruschetta sit for at least 5 minutes before serving – this helps the flavors meld together.
- Use good tomatoes! Fresh, sweet cherry or grape tomatoes are the best tomatoes in bruschetta. Make sure to taste the tomatoes before making bruschetta to make sure they have good flavor!
What goes with bruschetta?
Anything! A glass of wine, we love it as a side with fresh pasta like our zesty Healthy Creamy Lemon Pasta or Chicken Parmesan One Pot Pasta!
Bruschetta FAQ
It’s technically the bread, although most people associate it with the tomato topping.
Yes, you want to toast the bread!
No, it’s best when eaten right after toasting to avoid soggy bread. You will want to allow the tomato topping to sit for a while to let the flavors meld.
Storing Bruschetta Toast
Storing: This will last in the refrigerator for up to 3 days in an airtight container
Freezing: You can’t freeze bruschetta. It will not taste as good once defrosted!
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Homemade Bruschetta
Ingredients
- 2 cups cherry tomatoes quartered 1 lb tomatoes
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- 1 teaspoon garlic minced (1 clove)
- 2 tablespoons minced fresh basil
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon pepper
- 1 loaf of french bread sliced ½ inch thick
Instructions
- In a bowl mix together tomatoes, olive oil, balsamic vinegar, garlic, basil, salt and pepper.
- Let the tomatoes sit for 5 minutes.
- While tomatoes marinate, slice and toast bread.
- Scoop tomatoes on top of the bread and enjoy!
Judith says
Delicious!!!