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.
Linda
Bruschetta is one of my favorite appetizers and the perfect use for my summer garden produce. Using my fresh tomatoes and basil made this a standout. I served it with toasted bread and the bruschetta on the side and let everyone help themselves. My only mistake is I should have made more. 🙂
Gloria Duggan | Homemade & Yummy
I agree, I can make a meal out of bruschetta, and always have to make lots.
Erin
This bruschetta was fantastic! I needed something quick and this was perfect. Everyone loved it, thanks!
Gloria Duggan | Homemade & Yummy
You are welcome, and you can never go wrong with bruschetta any day of the week.
Ann
So yummy and easy to make. Perfect with fresh tomatoes at this time of year.
Gloria Duggan | Homemade & Yummy
We can eat these open-faced sandwiches all summer long.
Sara
I always have an abundance of tomatoes from my garden, and this fresh tomato bruschetta is the perfect way to use them all up! This is delicious topping for grilled chicken.
Gloria Duggan | Homemade & Yummy
I love this bruschetta recipe…so glad you liked it.
Addie
Such a great little appetizer or side dish! So fresh, flavorful and delicious.
Gloria Duggan | Homemade & Yummy
I can make a meal out of this tomato bruschetta recipe.
Tavo
I loved that you can use powdered garlic for this recipe as it is an everyday pantry staple and easy to adjust; the recipe was super yummy!
Gloria Duggan | Homemade & Yummy
Yes, my hubby is not a fan of raw garlic, so the powdered garlic works well in this tomato bruschetta topping.
Beth
Bruschetta is my favorite party appetizer. So simple but so tasty!
Gloria Duggan | Homemade & Yummy
It is mine too, I can make a meal out of this.
Ieva
Made this last weekend to serve as one of the appetizers at our informal bbq party, and there were none left within the first half hour! Very fresh, and effortless summer bruschetta!
Gloria Duggan | Homemade & Yummy
I do agree, this tomato bruschetta flies of the plate at parties.
Toni
This is such an amazing appetizer!! Everyone at my house really loved it!
Gloria Duggan | Homemade & Yummy
I have not met a single person that has not liked this bruschetta recipe.
Tayler Ross
I made this bruschetta for a pre-dinner snack yesterday, and oh my goodness it was delicious! Thanks so much for sharing the recipe!
Gloria Duggan | Homemade & Yummy
I can make a snack or meal out of this tomato bruschetta recipe.
Oscar
Loved this bruschetta mixed with the garlic powder instead of fresh garlic as it can be overpowering sometimes. I used roma tomatoes and it turned out amazing. Thanks for the recipe.
Gloria Duggan | Homemade & Yummy
You are welcome. Yes, my hubby does not like fresh garlic so powdered works great in this fresh tomato bruschetta topping.
Jen
Makes the perfect snack and appetizer too. Can’t go wrong with basil and cherry tomatoes. Love this easy recipe that I can serve with friends too.
Gloria Duggan | Homemade & Yummy
I agree, I can make a total meal out of this fresh bruschetta recipe.
The Sudden Cook
Amazing. Simplicity at it’s best. Great and simple appetizer. Saving this recipe for the weekend:)
Gloria Duggan | Homemade & Yummy
I love simple recipes like this tomato bruschetta.
Phoebe
I love serving this when we have guests. It is easy and everyone loves it!
Gloria Duggan | Homemade & Yummy
I totally….this fresh bruschetta recipe is so easy and so delicious. I can make a meal on these alone. ENJOY!
Jennifer
This is always my go to appetizer for summer when all the garden tomatoes are fresh and ripe!
Gloria Duggan | Homemade & Yummy
I know, fresh tomatoes are so good in this bruschetta recipe.
Freya
This is the perfect hot weather good, using all the delicious fresh tomatoes we have and it’s ready so quickly!
Gloria Duggan | Homemade & Yummy
Yes, you can make this in minutes. Fresh tomatoes are so delicious in this bruschetta recipe.