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Easy Bruschetta Recipe

by Jennifer Debth July 14, 2020
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4.50 from 4 votes
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This Easy Bruschetta Recipe is a healthy Summer classic with just 8 ingredients! Juicy tomatoes, tossed with sun-dried tomatoes, garlic, balsamic vinegar, and fresh basil.

3 pieces of bruschetta on place above

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I LOVE Summer. Not just because the weather is warm, but because Summer produce is so good.

Summer produce means fresh, juicy tomatoes; and fresh, juicy tomatoes means I can make this easy bruschetta recipe…all.the.time. Heck yes!

What is bruschetta?

Bruschetta is an antipasto (aka a starter dish/appetizer) from Italy traditionally made up of toasted bread with garlic and oil and often topped with tomatoes, vegetables, meat/beans, or cheese.

Today, we’re keeping it simple with toasted ciabatta topped with grape and sun-dried tomatoes!

Ingredients

Just 8 ingredients needed for this fresh, Summer appetizer!

  • Grape Tomatoes and Sun-Dried Tomatoes – I love the freshness from the grape tomatoes and the sweet, chewiness you get from the sun-dried.
  • Garlic – adds a nutty flavor.
  • Oil – I use the oil from the jar of sun-dried tomatoes but olive, grapeseed, or safflower oil will also work.
  • Balsamic Vinegar – adds a touch of tang and sweetness to compliment the tomatoes.
  • Fresh Basil – provides freshness and sweet, peppery flavor.
  • Salt – enhances other flavors.
  • Ciabatta – a classic French baguette would also work but I love the chewiness of the ciabatta.
Pro tip
Don’t have grape tomatoes? Replace with chopped Roma tomatoes. Whatever you do, keep the sun-dried tomatoes! You can’t beat their sweet flavor and chewy texture.

How to make

This easy summer recipe comes together in a flash making it a great last minute appetizer. Feel like meal prepping? This is also great made in advance, because it allows the flavors to really meld together.

  1. Prep your ingredients.tomatoes being cut
  2. Place grape tomatoes, sun-dried tomatoes, garlic, oil, vinegar, basil, and salt in a bowl.bruschetta ingredients in mixing bowl
  3. Stir to combine.bruschetta ingredients combined
  4. Serve over ciabatta bread and enjoy!bruschetta being spooned onto bread
Pro tip
Grill, broil, or toast your bread for the best flavor and texture!

How to prep the tomatoes

Depending on the size of the grape tomatoes, either quarter or dice them.  It’s mostly about how big you like the chunks of tomato to be! As far as the sun-dried tomatoes go, mince them small enough so they can be incorporated well into the rest of the mixture!

Pro tip
Use a very sharp knife! This makes cutting tomatoes a breeze and keeps them more intact vs smooshing them down.

closeup of bruschetta on plate

Best tomatoes to use

In-season tomatoes! Seriously. There’s nothing worse than a hard, dry, flavorless tomato-filled bruschetta.

As for variety, you can really use any tomato you like. I use tri-colored grape tomatoes for some extra color but I also love Roma tomatoes. I also added sun-dried tomatoes for a boost of flavor and added texture. Basically, as long as your tomatoes are in-season and ultra juicy you’ll be good to go!

What bread to use

Although most people go with the traditional French baguette for bruschetta, my personal favorite bread to use is ciabatta. I think it adds just a little extra, especially when it’s toasted—crispy on the outsides while still the perfect amount of chewy in the middle!

bowl of grape tomatoes above

Variations

If classic bruschetta isn’t your thing or you feel like mixing it up a little, here are some of my other delicious bruschetta recipes!

  • Sun Dried Tomato and Roma Tomato Bruschetta
  • Strawberry Goat Cheese Bruschetta
  • Roasted Butternut Squash Bruschetta
  • Cherry Bruschetta

What to serve with bruschetta

Traditionally, bruschetta is served as more of an appetizer, although you could also serve it as a light lunch or dinner! Here are some of my favorite dishes to serve alongside (or after) bruschetta.

  • Pear, Blue Cheese, Candied Pecan Salad
  • Stuffed Shells
  • Baked Pork Chops
  • Air Fryer Chicken Piccata
Pro tip
Use any leftover tomatoes to whip up my bruschetta chicken recipe!

piece of bruschetta held

How to store

The tomato topping can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3 days. I don’t recommend freezing it because it will affect the texture of the tomatoes.

To enjoy again, simply toast your bread and finish it off with your topping!

– Jennifer

bruschetta on plate above

Easy Bruschetta

4.50 from 4 votes
This Easy Bruschetta Recipe is a healthy Summer classic with just 8 ingredients! Juicy tomatoes, tossed with sun-dried tomatoes, garlic, balsamic vinegar, and fresh basil.
Prep Time: 10 minutes minutes
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Yield: 6 people
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Ingredients

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  • 1 (10 oz) container tri-colored grape tomatoes quartered or diced
  • 1/4  cup  jarred sun-dried tomatoes (packed in oil)
  • 2-4  cloves  garlic minced
  • 1  tablespoon  oil from sun-dried tomatoes
  • 1  tablespoon  balsamic vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon minced fresh basil
  • 1/2  teaspoon  salt more or less to taste
  • 1 loaf ciabatta sliced (and toasted, if desired)

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Instructions

  • Place grape tomatoes, sun-dried tomatoes, garlic, oil, vinegar, basil, and salt together in a large bowl. 
  • Stir to combine. 
  • Taste and re-season, if desired. 
  • Cover and store in fridge until ready to serve on sliced ciabatta!
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STORING
Room Temp:N/A
Refrigerator:3 Days
Freezer:N/A
Reheat:Bake to warm
*Storage times may vary based on temperature and conditions

Notes

Nutritional information does not include bread.

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Nutrition Information

Nutrition Facts
Easy Bruschetta
Amount Per Serving
Calories 54 Calories from Fat 27
% Daily Value*
Fat 3g5%
Sodium 188mg8%
Potassium 266mg8%
Carbohydrates 4g1%
Fiber 1g4%
Sugar 1g1%
Vitamin A 540IU11%
Vitamin C 16.5mg20%
Calcium 9mg1%
Iron 0.4mg2%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

*Note: Nutrition information is estimated and varies based on products used.

Keywords: ciabatta, fresh, grape tomatoes
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Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American, Italian

This post was originally published May 14, 2018 and has been updated to provide more detailed content.

Filed Under: Appetizers & Snacks, Gluten Free, Healthy, Lunch, Main Dishes, Recipes, Side Dishes, Vegan, Vegetarian

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  5. Sheri

    May 26, 2018 at 9:22 pm

    I see no mention of the cheese sprinkled on top.
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    • Jennifer @ Show Me the Yummy

      May 29, 2018 at 5:52 am

      It’s feta on top! It’s more for looks than anything else 🙂

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