This Classic Italian Tomato Bruschetta is an easy and delicious appetizer of crispy toasted bread and delicious tomato topping. Perfect for hot summer days!
I grew up right next to the border with Italy and, normally, Italian cuisine was a big portion of my diet. Pasta, risotto, minestrones, and fish, they were all abundant.
But weirdly enough, we NEVER made bruschettas, ever. My parents were big on tomato salad, but the first time I actually enjoyed a bruschetta, was on a trip to Corsica, France. It was a few years back when I was having trouble with dairy and consequently went practically vegan. Food choices were not really plenty back then, and – did I mention? – I hated raw tomatoes. I still do not particularly enjoy them… except like this.
Tomato Bruschetta is a traditional Italian antipasto (or starter meal) of toasted bread sprinkled with olive oil, rubbed with garlic and topped with tomatoes. It’s a simple meal, ideal for hot summer days when the idea of cooking anything sounds repelling. If you are spending the day outside grilling, just place a few bread sliced on the grill and then top with tomatoes. You’re done “cooking” in about 3 minutes.
There is something… satisfying in enjoying simple meals. You spend a little time cooking or assembling, even less time washing up, and the more time enjoying food in good company. In the end, that is what summer (and life) is about. Isn’t it?
Classic Italian Tomato Bruschetta
This Classic Italian Tomato Bruschetta is an easy and delicious appetizer of crispy toasted bread and delicious tomato topping. Perfect for hot summer days!
Ingredients
- 2-3 ripe tomatoes
- 1 yellow bell pepper
- 4 slices of rustic bread or ciabatta
- 4 cloves garlic, peeled and crushed
- 2 tbs good-quality extra virgin olive oil
- salt, pepper to taste
- fresh basil, finely chopped
Instructions
- Wash and dry tomatoes and bell pepper, remove core and seeds, then dice. Place in a bowl, season to taste with salt & pepper and sprinkle with olive oil. Add a sprinkle of chopped basil and mix well.
- Put bread sliced on grill or in a heated pan. Grill or toast until golden brown, then remove and set aside on a plate. Sprinkle with olive oil, then rub generously with crushed garlic clove.
- Top bread slices with the tomato and pepper salad and enjoy.
Nutrition Information:
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 167.96Total Fat: 7.96gSaturated Fat: 1.2gSodium: 377.02mgCarbohydrates: 21.04gFiber: 2.56gSugar: 3.77gProtein: 4.44g
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