Bruschetta al Pomodoro
Crisp grilled bread rubbed with garlic and piled high with juicy marinated tomatoes and fresh basil, this classic Italian starter is simple, fresh, and always a crowd favorite.
Why You'll Love This
- Fresh, bright tomato and basil topping
- Crisp garlic-rubbed grilled bread
- A quick, crowd-pleasing Italian appetizer
Ingredients
- 5ripe roma tomatoes, seeded and diced small
- 1/4 cupfresh basil, thinly sliced, plus extra for garnish
- 2 clovesgarlic, minced, for the tomato mixture
- 3 tablespoonsextra-virgin olive oil, plus more for brushing bread
- 1 tablespoonbalsamic vinegar
- 1/2 teaspoonsalt, plus more to taste
- 1/4 teaspoonblack pepper
- 1baguette or Italian loaf, cut into 1/2-inch slices
- 2 clovesgarlic, halved, for rubbing bread
Nutrition (estimated per serving)
Nutrition information is an estimate calculated from the ingredients listed and will vary based on the specific products used. It is not a substitute for advice from a nutrition professional.
Method
- Halve the roma tomatoes, scoop out the seeds and excess liquid with a spoon, and dice the flesh into small, even pieces.
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