Any Time of Year Bruschetta
This delicious Italian Bruschetta, made with sweet cherry tomatoes, garlic, olive oil, fresh basil and a splash of balsamic vinegar is easy to make and is ALWAYS a crowd-pleaser!
Servings: 10
Calories: 36kcal
Ingredients
For the bruschetta:
- 16 ounces cherry or grape tomatoes quartered (or halved)
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
- 3 medium cloves fresh garlic finely minced
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- ¼ cup finely sliced fresh basil leaves
For garnish:
- finely crumbled or shredded parmesan cheese
- toasted pinenuts
- balsamic reduction
For the crostini:
- 1 batch crostini
Instructions
- Place the tomatoes in a serving bowl.
- Combine the olive oil, balsamic vinegar, garlic salt and pepper in a small bowl and stir to dissolve the salt.
- Add the olive oil mixture to the tomatoes and stir gently. Add most of the basil and stir again.
- Top with remaining basil and a sprinkle of parmesan cheese.
- Serve with crostini and extra parmesan, toasted pine nuts and a small bowl of balsamic reduction, if desired.
Notes
See Café Tips above in the post for more detailed instructions and tips to ensure success.
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Nutrition
Calories: 36kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 0.4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Sodium: 120mg | Potassium: 116mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 410IU | Vitamin C: 7mg | Calcium: 8mg | Iron: 0.2mg