Balsamic Bruschetta
Crisp toasted French bread topped with juicy diced tomatoes, fresh basil, garlic, Parmesan, and a splash of balsamic vinegar — an easy Italian appetizer ready in under 20 minutes.
Ingredients
- 1 loaf French bread sliced
- 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil for brushing bread
- 4 Roma plum tomatoes, diced
- ¼ cup fresh basil chopped
- ½ cup Parmesan cheese freshly grated
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar good quality
- 2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil for the topping
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper freshly ground
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Gather all ingredients.2. Brush bread slices on both sides lightly with 1 tablespoon olive oil and place on a large baking sheet. Toast until golden, about 5–10 minutes, turning halfway through.3. Meanwhile, toss together the tomatoes, basil, Parmesan, and garlic in a bowl.4. Mix in the balsamic vinegar, 2 teaspoons olive oil, kosher salt, and pepper.5. Spoon the tomato mixture onto the toasted bread slices.6. Serve immediately and enjoy!
Notes
For the best flavor, use ripe, in-season tomatoes and assemble just before serving so the bread stays crisp.