Fresh Tomato Bruschetta

This quick and easy Fresh Tomato Bruschetta recipe uses simple ingredients to create the classic Italian dish.

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RECIPE and INSTRUCTIONS for classic tomato bruschetta can be found at the bottom of this post.

Ingredients Needed For Fresh Tomato Bruschetta

• Fresh tomatoes
• Baguette
• Butter
• Olive oil
• Balsamic vinegar
• Fresh basil
• Salt and seasonings

Simple basic, easy-to-find ingredients. This is the perfect time of year to pick some of these up at markets and fresh vegetable stands.

How To Make This Easy Homemade Bruschetta Recipe

In a matter of minutes, you can whip up this bruschetta topping. So much better than store-bought. Full instructions are in the recipe card. I also have some great suggestions and recipe tips below.

• Wash and dice the tomatoes and place them in a bowl.

• Toss in the remaining ingredients.

• Mix well and set aside. Allow about 10 minutes for the flavours to develop. Place in the fridge if you are not ready to use.

• To serve on bread, cut the baguette into thick slices.
• You can butter the bread and toast it under the broiler, or not, the choice is yours.

• Either way, just top and serve. I like to take it out of the fridge a few minutes before using it, just to allow the oil to warm up to room temperature.

So simple, yet so delicious. What a difference fresh ingredients make.

Suggestions/Recipe Tips

Tomatoes – Cherry, grape, Roma and plum tomatoes are great selections. I like to remove the seeds and pulp. You can also drain the chopped tomatoes in a colander to get out some of the moisture.

Herbs – Fresh basil is wonderful. I love my little herb garden. You can pick up fresh herbs at the grocery store. Feel free to add some fresh oregano, thyme, or parsley to the mix.

Balsamic – A good quality balsamic is best. The rich, intense flavour is just what you need.

Garlic – Fresh garlic or powdered, both will work. Use the amount you like, more or less is up to you. For this recipe, I used dried garlic cloves, reconstituted in water.

Italian Seasoning – The dried seasoning can be replaced with fresh herbs if you like. Adjust the amounts according to your taste.

Bread – I used a baguette, ciabatta is another great choice. You want dense bread that will not collapse when the topping is added. To toast the bread you can use butter or olive oil.

Storage – Bruschetta is best used within a few hours of making it. If it sits too long, it can become watery. It will keep for about 3 days in an air-tight container in the fridge. If you find it watery after storing, you can drain some liquid out with a slotted spoon or small hand-held sieve.

Freezing – You can freeze it, but the consistency and texture will change for sure. After thawing, use it on chicken or fish, and add it to pasta or rice. Makes a great tomato sauce.

Leftovers – Delicious added to eggs, a topping for pasta, chicken, seafood or meat. Add it to dips. Use it as a condiment for hot dogs, sausages, sandwiches, or even tacos. The perfect topping for garlic bread.

FAQ’s

Since fresh tomatoes are in season, here are a few other recipes you can try:

• Simple Roasted Tomatoes – the perfect freezer recipe for great recipes all winter long.
• Fresh Puttanesca Sauce – simple and delicious pasta sauce with olives.
• Grilled Mushroom Caps – a great appetizer for your next BBQ party.
• Tomato Jam – is a great alternative to ketchup.
• Brazilian Tomato Salad – a simple summer side dish for meat and fish.