Bruschetta
This Bruschetta is a flavorful, crowd-pleasing appetizer. Fresh roma tomatoes, garlic, and basil are tossed in olive oil, balsamic vinegar, and glaze, then chilled to enhance the flavors. For the perfect crunch, pair it with toasted baguette slices or crackers. It’s a simple, yet elegant dish that's sure to impress!
Materials
Ingredients
- 24 oz pack of cherry tomatoes
- 2 cloves of fresh garlic
- 2 tablespoons of fresh basil
- ½ cup of olive oil
- ¼ cup of balsamic vinegar
- 2 tablespoons of balsamic glaze
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional: garlic and onion powder
Instructions
Instructions
- Chop tomatoes into small cubes, removing excess seeds to keep the mixture from getting too watery.
- Mince or microplane the garlic cloves.
- Finely chop the fresh basil leaves.
- In a bowl, combine the tomatoes, garlic, basil, olive oil, balsamic vinegar, and balsamic glaze.
- Season to taste with salt, pepper, and optional garlic or onion powder.
- Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes (the flavors develop better when chilled).
- Top with bruschetta mixture with balsamic glaze for extra flavor.
- Serve immediately with crispy baguette slices or crackers.
Notes
Notes & Tips:
- For extra flavor, toast the bread with a little garlic butter before baking—this adds a rich, savory base.
- If you like a little spice, try adding a pinch of crushed red pepper flakes to the bruschetta mix for a kick.
- You could also swap out the balsamic vinegar for red wine vinegar if you prefer a slightly sharper taste.
- This is also great served over Boursin cheese for a great creamy and fresh appetizer.
