- 8 medium Tomatoescoarsely chopped and drained
- ½ small Red onionfinely chopped
- 2-3 cloves Garliccrushed
- 8 leaves of fresh Basilfinely chopped
- 1 Baguette
- 30ml Balsamic vinegar
- 60ml extra virgin Olive oil
Tomato Bruschetta
An awesome starter to serve, this Tomato Bruschetta recipe is a great menu option to have as an h’orderve, included in a first course platter or even as a side accompaniment to some delicious pumpkin soup.
Toast your fresh French baguette in the oven, for just 5 minutes and top with a chilled tomato and onion salad marinated in garlic, fresh basil, balsamic vinegar and olive oil. This Italian delight is known and loved by everyone.
To make Tomato Bruschetta, you will need the following ingredients:
So, how to make Tomato Bruschetta?
Steps to make Tomato Bruschetta
1 | Prepare salad topping | 3 |
In a large bowl, toss the onions, tomatoes, garlic and basil together. (Be sure to not break or mash up tomatoes.) | ||
2 | Dress salad | 2 |
Add balsamic vinegar, olive oil, salt and pepper, to taste and toss lightly, again. | ||
3 | Cover and chill | 1h |
Cover bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least one hour, to chill and marinate in the flavors. | ||
4 | Toast bread | 15 |
Cut the baguette, diagonally, into about 12 thick slices and toast them until crispy and light brown on both sides. | ||
5 | Prepare bruschetta | 5 |
Serve the marinated salad on top of the toast slices. | ||
6 | Serve | 1 |
Serve bruschetta with a cool salad, direct from the fridge, or if you prefer room temperature then remove the salad from the refrigerator 30 minutes before serving. | ||
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