Summer Bruschetta with Tomato and Basil

Course: Appetizer

Cuisine: American / Italian

Prep Time: 15

Cook Time: 10

Total Time: 25

Servings:

Calories: 112kcal

Author: Kris Longwell

A fresh and flavorful summer bruschetta featuring ripe tomatoes, fragrant basil, garlic, and olive oil served on crispy toasted bread for a perfect light appetizer.

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Equipment

Grill pan or gas, charcoal, or electric grill.

Ingredients

2 cups cherry tomatoes varied colors, halved or quartered
⅓ cup basil fresh, chopped
¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil
Kosher salt and black pepper
1 large clove garlic halved, lengthwise
1 baguette cut into ½-inch slices

Instructions

In a medium-sized bowl, gently stir together the tomatoes and the basil.
2 cups cherry tomatoes, ⅓ cup basil
Add a couple of healthy dashes of the oil, and then add a couple of pinches of salt and pepper. Gently stir again.
¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil, Kosher salt and black pepper
Preheat a grill pan (or cast-iron skillet) over medium-high heat (or fire up your grill).
Brush the bread with the cut side of the garlic and then brush on some of the oil (only on one side of the bread).
1 large clove garlic
Grill the bread until toasted on both sides, about 3 to 4 minutes per side.
1 baguette
Transfer the toasted bread to a platter, oil side up. Mound the tomato-basil mixture on top of each slice. Serve at once.

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Notes

NOTE: Watch the video near the top of the recipe for visual guidance.

The slices of bread can also be toasted in a cast-iron skillet or in a toaster oven if you don't have a grill pan or outdoor grill.

The tomato mixture can be made up to 24 hours in advance. Don't recommend assembling until just before serving.

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