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    Italian Tomato Bruschetta Recipe

    Published: Jun 4, 2022 · Modified: Jun 4, 2022 by Daniela Apostol · This post may contain affiliate links · 1 Comment

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    Italian Tomato Bruschetta, a posh and tasty Italian appetizer or starter for any occasion. It might look simple, but it's heavenly flavourful and tasty. A great party food for any celebration like the New Year's Eve party, Christmas party, birthdays or any family reunion. Healthy, low in calories, refreshing, and so tasty, these bruschetta starters can be tweaked to your own liking.

    2 slices of bruschetta with tomatoes
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    • What is bruschetta
    • How to make tomato bruschetta
    • Tips and Tricks
    • The best party food

    What is bruschetta

    Bruschetta is an Italian appetizer/starter dish consisting of grilled/baked bread that is brushed with garlic and olive oil and there are various toppings you can choose from.

    The most famous one and most-loved must be the tomato topping, but other may include cheese of any type, peppers, black olives, basil, beans, cured meat and so on. It is all up to one's taste and imagination, really.

    Most Italian restaurants will have bruschetta as a starter dish or appetizer. Light, tasty and healthy, one can never go wrong with it. I opted for cherry tomatoes, black olives and basil, and I got a fantastic treat.

    Who said that tasty food has to be fancy or expensive? I absolutely adore this starter and am sure you will want to have a try, it's so easy.

    Overhead shoot of a white plate with 7 bruschettas

    How to make tomato bruschetta

    It's a super simple process:

    • Preheat the oven to 200 degrees C (390 degrees Fahrenheit).
    • Mix the olive oil, minced garlic and herbs, and lightly brush each baguette slice with it.
    • Arrange on a tray, and bake for about 10 minutes until lightly brown and crispy.
    • Meantime, cut the cherry tomatoes, slice the pitted black olives, and add them to a bowl together with the basil.
    • Season with salt and pepper, add the balsamic vinegar, and mix well.
    • Remove the bread slices from the oven, leave to cool, then top with the tomato mixture and shaved parmesan.
    Collage of 4 photos showing how to make tomato bruschetta

    Tips and Tricks

    You can use any kind of bread for your bruschetta, there's no right or wrong here, although baguette is my usual choice.

    If you want to prepare it in advance, I would have all the ingredients cut up and stored in the fridge, and the bread slices baked, so that all you need to do before serving is assemble it, otherwise the bread could become soggy if left around for too long.

    The best party food

    The simple tomato topping is epic, and it's always a hit on matter the season. You could have these little beauties at any party, be it the New Year's Eve party, Christmas party, or a nice gathering right in the heat of the summer.

    Party food can be time consuming to prepare, especially if you go for lots of fancy ingredients. But no need to worry about wasting time, in about 15 minutes you have the best tomato bruschetta on a plate ready to be served.

    Quick and easy finger food, and all you have to worry about is having fun entertaining your guests. And if you are looking for other equally delicious and easy to make party appetizers, why not try my collection of yummy finger foods? I certainly like food that can be prepared quickly, but that is super delicious.

    Overhead shoot of 7 tomato bruschettas

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    2 bruschetta slices topped with chopped tomatoes, olives and parmesan
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    Italian Tomato Bruschetta Recipe
    Prep Time
    5 mins
    Cook Time
    10 mins
    Total Time
    15 mins
     

    Italian Tomato Bruschetta, a posh and tasty Italian appetizer for any occasion. It might look simple, but it's heavenly flavourful and tasty. A great party food for any celebration like the New Year's Eve party, Christmas party, birthdays or any family reunion. Healthy, low in calories, refreshing, and so tasty, these bruschetta starters can be tweaked to your own liking. Choose any topping of your choice, for a quick and easy party food.

    Course: Appetizer
    Cuisine: Italian
    Keyword: party food ideas
    Servings: 10 bruschetta
    Calories: 713 kcal
    Ingredients
    • 10 slices of baguette (or any bread of your choice
    • 1 cup cherry tomatoes
    • ½ cup black olives
    • 2 garlic cloves, minced
    • 1 ½ tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
    • ½ teaspoon balsamic vinegar
    • 1 teaspoon chopped basil
    • salt and pepper to taste
    • ½ teaspoon mixed herbs
    • 2 tablespoon shaved parmesan
    Metric - US Customary
    Instructions
    1. Preheat the oven to 200 degrees C (390 degrees Fahrenheit).

    2. Mix the olive oil, minced garlic and herbs, and lightly brush each baguette slice with it.

    3. Arrange on a tray, and bake for about 10 minutes until lightly brown and crispy.

    4. Meantime, cut the cherry tomatoes, slice the pitted black olives, and add them to a bowl together with the basil.

    5. Season with salt and pepper, add the balsamic vinegar, and mix well.

    6. Remove the bread slices from the oven, leave to cool, then top with the tomato mixture and shaved parmesan.

    Recipe Notes
    • If you'd like to see the measurements in CUPS and OUNCES, please click on the US CUSTOMARY link.
    • The amount of ingredients can be adjusted according to the number of servings you need, please click on the number of servings to change it.
    Nutrition Facts
    Italian Tomato Bruschetta Recipe
    Amount Per Serving
    Calories 713 Calories from Fat 108
    % Daily Value*
    Fat 12g18%
    Saturated Fat 2g10%
    Sodium 1655mg69%
    Potassium 307mg9%
    Carbohydrates 126g42%
    Fiber 7g28%
    Sugar 2g2%
    Protein 22g44%
    Vitamin A 130IU3%
    Vitamin C 3.9mg5%
    Calcium 213mg21%
    Iron 7.5mg42%
    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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    1. Chris

      February 15, 2016 at 10:14 pm

      Very elegant and healthy!

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