In this post I’m sharing a delicious Garden Fresh Bruschetta Recipe.

Hey Y’all! I’m so excited to share this easy bruschetta using fresh tomatoes from your garden.

If you’re like me then you are getting an abundance of cherry tomatoes and trying to think of ways to use them. That’s when I decided to make this favorite Italian antipasto starter to enjoy for lunch.

You’ll love this bruschetta recipe just as much as the appetizers that you order at your favorite eating places because it’s even better! It’s so fresh and flavorful.

Simple Bruschetta with Balsamic Glaze

Bruschetta antipasto appetizer on a wooden serving board

Traditionally, the bruschetta bread slices are grilled but I toasted mine in the oven using the broiler. Do whatever is easiest for you.

Although I kept my marinated tomato salad mixture simple, it can be easily customized to your own liking with the addition of other vegetables, fruits or meats. Cooked shrimp would make a great addition.

Toasted Italian bread pieces with marinated tomato topping in bruschetta recipe

The fresh tomato topping may be served on the toasted bread at room temperature or heated if you prefer.

A drizzle of balsamic glaze adds a beautiful finish and extra layer of flavor to this garden fresh bruschetta recipe.

How to Make Bruschetta

The steps for preparing this recipe are fairly simple. I recommend making the tomato topping mixture first to allow it time to marinate.

I picked up a pre-sliced Italian round loaf from the grocery store bakery. It was sliced to the perfect thickness needed for this appetizer.

I cut some of the longer slices in half at an angle to make it easier to handle while eating.

I prepared a basic butter and garlic paste spread for the bread so that it toasted up beautifully with a delicious garlic butter flavor.

Recipe using fresh tomatoes from your garden

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Garden Fresh Bruschetta Recipe

Easy bruschetta recipe using fresh tomatoes from the garden to prepare this tasty Italian antipasto appetizer.

Prep Time15

Cook Time10

Total Time25

Servings: Pieces

Calories: 128kcal

Author: Julia Jordan | Julia’s Simply Southern

Ingredients

Fresh Marinated Tomato Bruschetta Topping

2 c Cherry Tomatoes halved or quartered (about 1 pint if using store bought tomatoes)
10 Fresh Basil Leaves chiffonade cut or torn.
1 Clove of Garlic minced
Pinch of Kosher Salt or to taste
Cracked Black Pepper to taste
1 tsp Dried Oregano Flakes
1/4 c Olive Oil

Toasted Bruschetta Bread

1 Italian Round sliced
4 tbs Softened Butter
1 tsp Garlic Paste or 1 clove garlic pasted

Additional Topping

Balsamic Glaze optional

Instructions

Prepare the Tomato Topping

Slice and quarter fresh cherry tomatoes and add to a mixing bowl. Large tomato varieties may be used if cut into small pieces.
Chiffonade the basil leaves and add to the tomatoes; add minced garlic, salt, pepper, oregano and olive oil. Stir to combine and set aside.
Allow the tomato topping to marinate a few minutes.

Toasted Bread Pieces

Combine softened butter and garlic paste together then spread over Italian round bread slices. Place the slices on a lined baking sheet.
Place in the oven under the broiler for about 10 minutes or until golden brown. Keep a watch when using the boiler to prevent burning.

Bruschetta

Assemble the bruschetta by adding the tomato topping to each bread slice.
Drizzle with balsamic glaze, if desired, and serve.

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Nutrition

This recipe has been shared at the Weekend Potluck.

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