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Balsamic Bruschetta

Published: Feb 2, 2020 · Modified: Jan 1, 2024 by Kristina Tipps · This post may contain affiliate links for which I earn a small commission.

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Tomato and basil balsamic bruschetta is a light and refreshing topping for crusty bread or chicken. Top it on toasted garlic bread and eat as a snack or a light lunch, or on chicken for a delicious dinner recipe. Balsamic bruschetta makes an easy picnic, BBQ, or party finger food.

balsamic bruschetta on cucumber slices
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  • Serving
  • How To Store
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This recipe for balsamic bruschetta is a fantastic way to use up your home grown garden tomatoes or those fresh and perfectly ripe tomatoes from the farmer's market that looked too good to pass up. We also love using fresh tomatoes to make homemade salsa, cucumber and tomato salad and roasted tomatoes in the air fryer.

Bruschetta topping on your favorite toasted bread makes a wonderful snack or light and refreshing lunch. Bruschetta topping travels very well, so it's deal for spring and summer picnics and BBQs. It also makes a beautiful appetizer for house or dinner parties.

Ingredients

Balsamic bruschetta topping is made with simple natural ingredients:

  1. fresh tomatoes
  2. red onions
  3. garlic
  4. fresh chopped basil
  5. salt + pepper
  6. balsamic vinegar + olive oil

Plus, you'll need your favorite crusty bread loaf. My favorite is a large garlic bread loaf for light lunches or a thin french baguette for snacks and parties.

balsamic bruschetta in a bowl
What tomatoes are best for bruschetta?

I love tomato and basil balsamic bruschetta with vine ripened tomatoes (tomatoes on the vine, garden tomatoes). I think they have that amazing fresh straight-from-the-garden flavor. And they smell incredible! They are the perfect balance of juicy and flavorful for making bruschetta.
My second favorite tomato for bruschetta is the roma (plum) tomato. They aren't as juicy as a garden tomato, but they are flavorful, easy to chop, and hold their shape nicely.

Step-By-Step Directions

It takes about 10-15 minutes to make this simple balsamic bruschetta recipe.

  1. Dice the tomatoes, onions, and garlic. Chop the basil. Mix half the basil and all the tomatoes, onions, and garlic.
  2. Add the balsamic and oil and mix well.
  3. Season with salt and pepper to your liking. I usually use ¼ teaspoon salt and ⅛ teaspoon pepper.

Serve on top of toasted bread slices. And last, enjoy!

balsamic bruschetta on toasts

Serving

I think balsamic bruschetta tastes best when made a few hours before serving. This allows the flavors to "marry", making the overall flavor even more irresistible than if served immediately. However, there is definitely nothing wrong with serving right away.

How To Store

Tomato and basil balsamic bruschetta can be stored in the fridge for up to 2 days, but it is best used the day made. It should not be frozen.

close up of balsamic bruschetta

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balsamic bruschetta on cucumber slices

Balsamic Bruschetta

Kristina Tipps
Tomato and basil balsamic bruschetta is a light and refreshing topping for crusty bread or chicken. Top it on toasted garlic bread and eat as a snack or a light lunch, or on chicken for a delicious dinner recipe. Balsamic bruschetta makes an easy picnic, BBQ, or party finger food.
4.44 from 16 votes
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Prep Time 10 minutes minutes
Total Time 10 minutes minutes
Course Appetizer, Side Dish, Snack
Cuisine Italian
Servings 8 large brushetta baguette slices
Calories 45 kcal

Ingredients

  • 3 large tomatoes
  • 2 small red onions
  • 3 cloves garlic
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 2 ½ tablespoon balsamic vinegar
  • 1-2 tablespoon fresh basil
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 crusty bread loaf french, Italian, garlic

Instructions
 

  • Dice the tomatoes, onions, and garlic and transfer to a serving bowl.
  • Add balsamic and oil and mix well.
  • Chop basil into small pieces and add 1 tablespoon to brushetta. Season with salt and pepper to taste (approximately ¼ teaspoon salt and ⅛ teaspoon pepper).
  • Slice the bread and toast for 2-3 minutes. Top each slice with brushetta and sprinkle with remaining basil.

Notes

Use your favorite crusty bread for serving. I like a large Italian garlic bread when making for lunch, but a thinner french bread when serving for guests or at parties. 
A large loaf will make 8-10 brushetta slices and a thin loaf will make 16-20. 

Nutrition

Serving: 2ozCalories: 45kcalCarbohydrates: 6gProtein: 1gFat: 2gSaturated Fat: 0.3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.2gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 6mgPotassium: 213mgFiber: 1gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 582IUVitamin C: 12mgCalcium: 17mgIron: 0.3mg
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