Classic Italian Bruschetta

Name: Classic Italian Bruschetta
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 1.00 loaf Baguette, sliced; 4.00 large Ripe tomatoes, diced; 0.25 cup Fresh basil, chopped; 3.00 whole Garlic cloves; 0.33 cup Extra virgin olive oil; 1.00 tbsp Balsamic vinegar; 1.00 to taste Salt and pepper

Toasted bread topped with fresh tomatoes, basil, garlic, and olive oil. The perfect appetizer or light snack!

Prep: 15 min

Cook: 5 min

Total: 20 min

Servings: 6

Easy

Snacks Italian

By Test User | Published Jan 21, 2026

Ingredients

6 servings

1 loaf Baguette, sliced
4 large Ripe tomatoes, diced
0.25 cup Fresh basil, chopped
3 whole Garlic cloves
0.33 cup Extra virgin olive oil
1 tbsp Balsamic vinegar
1 to taste Salt and pepper

Instructions

Preheat oven broiler. Arrange baguette slices on a baking sheet.
Brush bread with olive oil and broil until golden, about 2 minutes per side.
Rub toasted bread with a cut garlic clove while still warm.
In a bowl, combine diced tomatoes, basil, remaining garlic (minced), olive oil, and balsamic.
Season tomato mixture with salt and pepper.
Spoon tomato mixture onto toasted bread just before serving.