Cherry Tomato Bruschetta
on Jul 06, 2022, Updated Jul 29, 2024
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This right here, is my everything: cherry tomato bruschetta. Summer tomatoes, garlic, lemon zest, fresh picked basil on toasted baguette. Please name me something better… I’ll wait. This Italian appetizer bruschetta recipe is absolutely filled with flavor! The perfect no-cook meal!
What is cherry tomato bruschetta?
It starts with halved cherry tomatoes, minced garlic, lemon zest, salt and pepper mixed together with balsamic vinegar and olive oil. Marinated in the fridge and topped with crispy sourdough. It’s seriously what’s in my dream. It uses really simple ingredients but high quality tomatoes – it just elevates everything.
Ingredients you need for this tomato bruschetta recipe
Assorted yellow and red cherry tomatoes: halved! I love burst cherry tomatoes, personally, but you can use any small cherry tomatoes you can get your hand on.
Extra-virgin olive oil: High quality olive oil really brings this dish together! Don’t shy away from it, either!
Toasted bread: We are using a baguette, we do love sourdough, but you can definitely use loaf, baguette, or kind of bread you prefer.
Fresh basil leaves
Lemon zest: This is definitely an optional add-on, but I find it really brightens up this dish even further!
Garlic cloves: Garlic is grated in the mixture, but you can also spread on your toast but that totally optional!
Black pepper and kosher salt, flakey salt to finish
Optional add-ons, and ideas: If you’d like to add some cheese either in the mixture, or topped on your toast, I would recommend fresh mozzarella or grated parmesan. You can also add in shallots, balsamic vinegar, or red onions if you’d like more punch in your tomato bruschetta!
Instructions to make this recipe
Prep your tomatoes
To begin, halve your cherry tomatoes and add in a medium to large bowl.
Make your cherry bruschetta
In your bowl with tomatoes, add in your basil, garlic, lemon zest, olive oil and salt and pepper. Mix well and marinate in the fridge for up to 1 hour, or you can serve immediatly.
Prep your bread
Slice your sourdough bread, or baguette and toast in the oven, on the grill or on the stovetop to your desired crispness, about 5 to 6 minutes. Use your fingers to spread a garlic clove over your bread.
Assemble
Remove your cherry tomato mixture and spoon on top of your toast, top with more flakey salt and serve!
More tomato recipes to check out!
- How To Make Tomato Confit
- Pantry Tomato Pasta with Cilantro & Lemon
- One Pan Seared Salmon with Burst Cherry Tomatoes
- Roasted Tomato Caprese and Prosciutto Sandwich
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Cherry Tomato Bruschetta
Equipment
Ingredients
- 2 cups assorted yellow and red tomatoes, cut in half
- 2 tablespoons basil, thinly sliced, or roughly torn
- 2 large garlic cloves, divided, 1 grated, 1 rubbed on bread
- zest of 1/2 lemon
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, adjust with more if preferred
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 4 large slices bread, halved, or 1 baguette cut in 1/4 inch slices
- Flaky salt
Instructions
- To begin, halve your cherry tomatoes and add in a medium to large bowl.
- In your bowl with tomatoes, add in your basil, garlic, lemon zest, olive oil and salt and pepper. Mix well and marinate in the fridge for up to 1 hour, or you can serve immediatly.
- Slice your bread, or baguette and toast in the oven, on the grill, or on the stovetop to your desired crispness, about 5 to 6 minutes. Use your fingers to spread a garlic clove over your bread.
- Remove your cherry tomato mixture and spoon on top of your toast, top with more flakey salt and serve!
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
