Italian Tomato Bruschetta Recipe

2 bruschetta slices topped with chopped tomatoes, olives and parmesan

4.20 from 10 votes

Italian Tomato Bruschetta made with fresh tomatoes, olives, parmesan and basil and deliciously golden and crunchy baguette slices, a fancy Italian appetizer for every party or celebration. It might look simple, but it's heavenly flavourful and tasty. It's quick and easy to make, and always a big hit with everyone.

Prep Time5

Cook Time10

Total Time15

Course: Appetizer

Cuisine: Italian

Servings: bruschetta

Calories: 713kcal

Author: Daniela Apostol

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

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.

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.

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