This Easy Bruschetta Recipe comes together with fresh tomatoes, basil, garlic, olive oil, and balsamic vinegar. The perfect quick appetizer and always a crowd pleaser!
There are several dishes I vividly remember my mom preparing for us growing up. One of them being delicious balsamic bruschetta!
She made bruschetta for every dinner party, holiday, and get-together. I always loved mine drizzled with extra-extra balsamic glaze and it turns out I still do!
My husband and I attended a wedding shower last month and our good friend made a special dish of dairy-free bruschetta just for me. I was instantly reminded of my favorite little appetizer. Of course, I had to recreate this classic recipe.
The Best Bread for Bruschetta
You're going to want to use a fresh baguette for bruschetta. You can find fresh baguettes in most grocery stores in the bakery section. My local store often has them marked down to $1 if they bake too many! I may have grabbed two last time I was there...
Some bakeries and stores will cut the baguette for you, but if not you'll just want to slice it at home, about ½ inch thick. I toast my baguette slices in the oven but you could also pop them on the grill if you're having a backyard BBQ or grilling night.
The Best Tomatoes for Bruschetta
Fresh tomatoes! Are you sensing a theme here? Fresh bread, fresh tomatoes, fresh basil. Ripe in-season tomatoes will make your bruschetta burst with flavor. The same friend who made me dairy-free bruschetta, also provided us with these garden fresh ingredients however cherry, grape, heirloom, or roma tomatoes are just as good.
How to Make Bruschetta at Home
To make this easy bruschetta recipe, start by cutting your bread into ½ inch slices. Some grocery stores do this for you! Next, toast the slices either by broiling or baking in the oven or grilling. Combine tomatoes, basil, olive oil, balsamic vinegar, salt, and pepper in a mixing bowl. Stir well then serve on toasted bread. Right before serving, drizzle each slice with balsamic reduction.
Want more appetizers? Try these recipes:
Individual Tomato Basil Tarts
Vegan Oil-Free Yogurt Tzatziki with Fresh Dill
Spicy Roasted Jalapeño Hummus
Vegan Jalapeño Poppers
4-Ingredient Vegan Buffalo Dip
Vegan Spinach Artichoke Dip
Easy Bruschetta Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 fresh baguette cut into ½ inch slices
- 1 tablespoon olive oil plus more for brushing
- 10 ounces fresh grape tomatoes quartered
- 1 clove garlic peeled
- 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
- 10 fresh basil leaves chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Balsamic glaze to drizzle
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 450 degrees F and prepare a baking sheet. Brush the tops of each baguette slice with olive oil and rub with peeled garlic clove. Place on prepared baking sheet and bake for 5-10 minutes, until toasted.
- As the baguette slices toast, combine the remaining ingredients together in a bowl. Taste and adjust seasoning, if needed.
- Once toasted, top each baguette slice with bruschetta mixture. Serve drizzled with an additional balsamic glaze, if desired.
Noelle
This recipe is so simple! Love this for a dinner party or an appetizer.
Jenna | The Urben Life
Thanks Noelle 🙂
Rachel
This sounds so yummy! My kids would love it!
Jenna | The Urben Life
Thrilled to hear that 🙂 Enjoy!!
Sara
This looks like a good recipe to bring to a small potluck party!
Jenna | The Urben Life
Thanks Sara 🙂 For sure!!
Sarah Dudley
I love the look and size of these - perfect finger foods.
Jenna | The Urben Life
Absolutely 🙂 Thanks!
Kristen Wood
I love the use of grape tomatoes here! It looks super delicious!
Jenna | The Urben Life
Thanks so much Kristen 🙂
Heather Hamilton
Bruschetta is one of my FAVORITES! Love this recipe and can't wait to try it! Pinned for later!
Jenna | The Urben Life
Yay 🙂 Thrilled to hear that, thank you!
Mama Maggie's Kitchen
Hmm yum! THis looks soooo delicious! My husband will surely love this!
Jenna | The Urben Life
Thanks so much 🙂 Enjoy y'all!
Shayla
One of my favorite things about summer is when the tomatoes begin and I can make bruschetta. It's one of my very favorite foods for breakfast, lunch and dinner!
Jenna | The Urben Life
Yes, me too 🙂 So fresh!!
Sarah
I love how brightly colored the tomatoes are on this! It looks so good, and perfect for summer. I'll have to make this for the 4th of July!
Jenna | The Urben Life
Thanks Sarah 🙂 I hope y'all enjoy!
Jules Shepard
Really such an easy and DELICIOUS treat! A crowd pleaser for sure!
Jenna | The Urben Life
Absolutely 🙂 Thank you Jules!
Mindful Mystic Mama
I love bruschetta, so perfect for a quick and easy snack. I will definitely be trying this recipe out, thank you!
Jenna | The Urben Life
For sure 🙂 Enjoy!!
Christa
I love bruschetta but usually but it packaged. I’m going to try this recipe!
Jenna | The Urben Life
Let me know what you think 🙂
Krizzia Scollon
Definitely trying this because bruschetta's my fave!
Jenna | The Urben Life
Yay 🙂 So happy to hear that!
Crystal // Dreams, etc.
I love bruschetta! It's so simple, yet so good. This looks delish!
Jenna | The Urben Life
I 100% agree 🙂 Thanks so much!
Patricia @ Grab a Plate
This is awesome - so fresh and sooooo simple! The simple things are usually the most delicious! Perfect for the season (and P.S. your photos are FAB)!
Jenna | The Urben Life
I have to agree 🙂 Thank you!! OMG I appreciate that so much
Jennifer Morrison
This looks so beautiful as well as tasty! I love Bruschetta, and I think it would be perfect at this time of year while tomatoes are so ripe!
Jenna | The Urben Life
For sure!! They're so perfect right now. I hope you give this recipe a try!