Simple Summer Bruschetta is the perfect way to highlight the delicious flavor of summer tomatoes. It is so easy to prepare but looks beautiful and elegant.
I have the perfect summer Monday recipe for you – Simple Summer Bruschetta. When I say simple, I am not kidding. This recipe is so easy, it is barely a recipe! And that is just what my Mondays call for. After a long day of work, the last thing I want to do on Monday nights is spend hours cooking. And while TheBetterHalf might not think bruschetta is dinner, for me it is the perfect light meal!
I love a good bruschetta. It is such a simple but classic appetizer that is delicious and also visually gorgeous! And now is the perfect time of year to make this dish, when the tomatoes are at their peak.
A good bruschetta starts out with a great loaf of bread. I used a loaf of my No-Knead Bread. If you haven’t tried this recipe yet, you really should – it is life-changing! The first time I made it, I was absolutely amazed at how easy it was to make such an incredible loaf of bread. But if you don’t have the time or energy to make your own bread, any good loaf of rustic bread will work. You could even make this with a baguette, and make smaller pieces.
So when I said earlier that this is barely a recipe, I really meant it. The instructions and ingredients amounts are just guidelines.
I brushed my bread with olive oil and toasted it in a skillet – but you could broil your bread, grill it, or toast it in the oven. Anything to just get it nice and crispy.
And the amount of tomatoes, basil, and even oil are all adjustable to your tastes. If you can’t get enough tomatoes, cut more! If you want a little extra richness, drizzle extra olive oil on top of the finished bruschetta. If you are a vinegar fan, drizzle the top with a little balsamic. You really can’t go wrong on this one. As long as the tomatoes are good, your bruscehtta is going to be amazing!
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Simple Summer Bruschetta is the perfect way to highlight the delicious flavor of summer tomatoes. It is so easy to prepare but looks beautiful and elegant. Plus it tastes amazing!
Ingredients
- 2 - 3 tomatoes, diced (or 1 cup cherry tomatoes, diced)
- 1/4 cup fresh basil, sliced
- Salt and Pepper
- 1/2 loaf of rustic bread, cut into thick slices
- 1/4 cup olive oil, plus extra for drizzling
- 1 garlic clove, cut in half
- Balsamic Vinegar, if desired
Instructions
- Toss tomatoes with basil, salt, and pepper. Set aside
- Preheat a griddle or large frying pan over medium high heat.
- Brush both sides of the bread with olive oil. Place in the pan and toast on each side until light golden brown. Rub one side of the toasted bread with the garlic clove, and sprinkle bread with a little salt.
- Spoon tomato mixture onto toast slices. If desired, drizzle with olive oil and balsamic vinegar.
Here are some other great appetizer options:
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This is one of my favorites! It’s so simple and delicious, it’s ridiculous. Your photos are gorgeous. 🙂 Have a lovely week!
Yum! This bruschetta looks beautiful and tasty 🙂
Thank you so much, Ashley!
I love the simplicity of this bruschetta, Cate! I’ve made a homemade version before too, but yours sounds even better. Beautiful pictures, too!
Beautiful, simple and delicious. I love it….maybe a little soft goat cheese 🙂 Thanks1
Hooray for a bruschetta recipe that doesn’t overwhelm the tomatoes with onions! I love this version. The tomatoes should shine!
This looks so perfect for a day like today! I love light meals like this and in the summer I can even convince my fiance, things like this are a meal!
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These are just the best. Simple and delicious!!
Cate, this looks fabulous, and I’m with you… bruschetta IS dinner, and for me, its also the perfect light meal. Thanks for sharing – this is perfect for summer tomatoes!
Who WOULDN’T love a good bruschetta meal with summer-fresh tomatoes?! And on homemade bread, too. Awesome.
Oh gosh this looks delicious! So simple, but so good, when it’s done right!
there’s nothing better than classic bruschetta, especially in tomato season! this looks simple and gorgeous 🙂
This would be the perfect light, healthy, flavourful summer meal, Cate! I love the idea of drizzling some balsamic over top. Beautiful photos too – the bright red of the tomatoes really pops!
I love the simplicity in this dish! Sometimes is simple is best. Especially with delicious tomatoes in season. I love making bruschetta with cherry tomatoes! They are much sweeter, and less watery. So good!
Cate, you totally read my mind–I need something quick, delicious, and non-oven-related for tonight’s meal 🙂 Luckily I have a pint or two of cherry tomatoes so I can make this. Hooray!
Love this bruschetta! You can’t beat simple dishes and this one looks just perfect with those pretty summer fresh tomatoes!
First, those tomatoes look delicious! Second, i promise when ever i make bruschetta, it looks nothing like this lol. Thank you for this amazing recipe!
Bruschetta is one of my favorite summer apps. It’s so light and healthy. Now I need to figure out a way to make GF bruschetta!
That sounds absolutely fantastic!