Description
This Easy Bruschetta recipe is a fresh and vibrant summer appetizer featuring a flavorful mix of juicy tri-colored grape tomatoes, tangy sun-dried tomatoes, aromatic garlic, and sweet balsamic vinegar, all brought together with fresh basil and served on toasted ciabatta bread. Perfect for warm weather entertaining or as a light snack.
Ingredients
Scale
Tomato Mixture
- 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
Bread
- 1 loaf ciabatta, sliced (toasted if desired)
Instructions
- Combine Ingredients: Place fresh tomatoes, sun-dried tomatoes, minced garlic, oil from the sun-dried tomatoes, balsamic vinegar, fresh basil, and salt together in a large bowl. Stir well to combine all flavors evenly.
- Season to Taste: Taste the tomato mixture and adjust salt or other ingredients as necessary to balance the flavors perfectly.
- Marinate: If serving immediately, allow the mixture to marinate at room temperature for 15-30 minutes to let the flavors meld. If serving later, cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving.
- Serve: Spoon the marinated tomato mixture over sliced ciabatta bread, which may be toasted to add extra crunch and flavor. Serve fresh as a delicious appetizer.
Notes
- Nutritional information does not include bread.
- You can substitute the tri-colored grape tomatoes with any tomatoes of your choice.
- Any bread of your choice can be used instead of ciabatta.
- Store leftover tomato mixture covered in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- To reheat bruschetta with bread, bake lightly to warm before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American, Italian
Keywords: classic bruschetta, double tomato bruschetta, fresh tomatoes, healthy appetizer, summer appetizer, summer produce, sun dried tomatoes, tomato bruschetta
