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
The bruschetta topping is generally served cold on hot or warm bread.
Caprese is a salad of fresh tomatoes, fresh basil, and mozzarella. Bruschetta is a topping made with fresh tomatoes and fresh basil.
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.
Classic Tomato Bruschetta
Ingredients
Bruschetta Mixture:
- 1 cup fresh tomatoes (diced, and seeds removed)
- 2 teaspoons balsamic vinegar
- ½ teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 3-4 fresh basil leaves (finely chopped)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1-2 garlic cloves (finely chopped)
- 1 teaspoon parmasen cheese
Instructions
- Wash the tomatoes. Cut and remove the extra pulp and seeds. Dice and set aside in a bowl.1 cup fresh tomatoes
- Wash and finely chop the basil leaves and add to the tomatoes.3-4 fresh basil leaves
- Add the chopped garlic, oil, vinegar, cheese and seasoning. Mix well.2 teaspoons balsamic vinegar, ½ teaspoon Italian seasoning, 1 tablespoon olive oil, 1 teaspoon parmasen cheese, 1-2 garlic cloves
- At this point, bruschetta is ready to use. You can also place it in the fridge until ready.
Marisa Franca
Bruschetta makes and amazing appetizer. And talk about simple!!! All you need is a good loaf of bread sliced and grilled, then a delicious topping. Your fresh tomatoes on top look perfect — that’s all you need for an appetizer that is loaded with flavor.
Homemade & Yummy
I LOVE bread…..and I honestly think I could live on bread and cheese alone. Well….I think (I KNOW)…. I need to add some wine too. This recipe is so fresh and delicious.
Veena Azmanov
We a big fans of Brushetta on French bread… Love the colorful tomatoes.. yum. Definitely great to entertain..
Homemade & Yummy
Yes it is one of our favourite appetizers for sure.
Rosey
My oldest son always makes this when he has company over. It’s a nice treat to have too. 🙂
Chef G
It is a great company dish.
Carol Bryant
I usually buy bruschetta and this looks easy and so much better. You have me craving it now.
Chef G
It’s always better when you make it at home.
laura londergan
yeah you pretty much had me at bruschetta! This is the perfect appetizer for a small gathering or a full blown party
Chef G
The perfect party food for sure….although I could just eat it all myself.
Bri
I know my family would love to eat this as a mid day snack. I really love the fresh ingredients that are used.
Chef G
Yes fresh market tomatoes work best…but any fresh tomatoes will work.
Amanda
I love the beautiful tomatoes! Can’t wait to try this recipe out!
Chef G
Thanks…hope you enjoy it.
Mama to 5 BLessings
This sounds amazing. What a great dish to bring to a party or to have company snack on!
Chef G
Perfect crowd pleaser.
Dawn Nieves
This looks so amazing. I love anything with tomatoes and bruschetta is one of my favorite apps to serve at parties. Yum!
Chef G
It is a great party food for sure.
Ashley Sparks Mullins
Can’t go wrong with crispy bread and fresh tomatoes! This looks so good! I’ll be trying this for the next party. Thanks!
Chef G
Thanks…hope you do and enjoy it.
Heather lawrence
Delicious! I love homemade bruschetta… especially with tomatoes grown in your own garden!
Saving this so when our first batch is ready we have something yummy to make!
Chef G
Yes fresh garden tomatoes work so well.
Athena
I love Bruschetta but never made it myself. I am definitely eager to try my hand at it. It looks awesome.
Chef G
It really is so easy to make…give it a try.
Milena
Bruschetta is my fave! My mom makes an awesome one!
Chef G
It is yummy…and addictive.
Pam
I love a good bruschetta. I like to make it for myself as a light lunch, maybe with a salad.
Chef G
Yes it is awesome!!
Rebecca Bryant
I do love me some bruschetta. this looks so simple and delicious.
Chef G
It certainly is that.