Description
This Heirloom Tomato Bruschetta is the perfect summer appetizer. It’s fresh, light, and easy to throw together in minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 – 3 heirloom tomatoes, diced small (any color variety)
- 2 tablespoons red onion, minced
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt, divided
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons fresh basil, torn or chiffonade
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- 1 tablespoon golden balsamic vinegar
- 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper, optional
- 12 slices baguette
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 garlic clove
Instructions
- Dice the tomatoes and add them to a bowl. Sprinkle with 1/2 teaspoon of the kosher salt and let them sit for 10 minutes to draw out excess moisture.
- While the tomatoes rest, prepare the remaining ingredients: mince the red onion and garlic, tear or chiffonade the basil.
- Add the onion, garlic, basil, olive oil, balsamic vinegar, golden balsamic, black pepper, and crushed red pepper (if using) to the tomatoes.
- Stir to combine and allow the mixture to sit for 10–15 minutes to allow the flavors to marry.
- Brush the olive oil onto both sides of the baguette slices and bake in the oven at 400°F (200°C) until golden brown. Optionally, air fry at 400°F (200°C) for 4 to 5 minutes, or until golden brown.
- Rub the toasted baguette with the garlic clove.
- Taste and adjust the tomatoes for salt, vinegar, or oil as needed before serving.
- Serve on top of crostini or Parmesan crisps.
- ENJOY!
Notes
- Dice tomatoes small to help them hold onto the crostini.
- Letting the tomatoes sit with salt helps draw out excess moisture and concentrate flavor.
- Use a mix of colored heirloom tomatoes for the most visual appeal.
- Chiffonade or tear the basil just before adding to prevent browning.
- For a deeper flavor, let the tomato mixture rest up to 30 minutes before serving.
- Toast baguette slices until golden for the best texture contrast.
- Optional: rub the toasted bread with a cut garlic clove before topping.
- Drizzle with balsamic glaze for extra sweetness and presentation.
- Best served fresh, but can be stored in the fridge up to 2 days.
- Stir before serving and taste for seasoning adjustments after chilling.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Lunch
- Method: Easy
- Cuisine: American, Italian