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This homemade Bruschetta recipe combines fresh tomatoes, basil, and tangy goat cheese atop perfectly toasted bread for an appetizer that truly embodies the Mediterranean lifestyle. Easy to make, but packed full of flavor, it’s the perfect dish to share with friends and family.
Type of Cuisine:
Mediterranean
Prep Time: 15 Minutes.
Cook Time: 10 Minutes
How Many Servings?
6-8 Servings
Ingredients:
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| 4 large slices of sourdough bread (or your bread of choice) | |
| 2 cloves of garlic | |
| ¼ cup of extra virgin olive oil, plus more for drizzling | |
| 1 lb. of fresh cherry tomatoes, diced into quarters | |
| 1 small onion, diced | |
| ½ teaspoon of salt | |
| ¼ teaspoon of black pepper | |
| 1 tablespoon of goat cheese | |
| Fresh basil leaves |
Preparation
1
Preheat your oven to 425 F.
Slice your sourdough bread and drizzle each slice with extra virgin olive oil.
Place the bread in the oven or on a grill, toasting until it reaches your desired level of crispness.
While the bread is toasting, dice your cherry tomatoes and small onion. Combine these in a bowl.
2
While the bread is toasting, dice your cherry tomatoes and small onion. Combine these in a bowl.
To the same bowl, add your goat cheese, salt, and pepper. Mix these ingredients well.
Once your bread is toasted, remove it from the oven or grill. Immediately rub each slice with a clove of garlic, making sure to cover all the bread's surfaces.
Cut the garlic-rubbed bread diagonally into 2 or 3 pieces.
3
Top each bread piece with the tomato and onion mixture.
Add fresh basil leaves on top of the tomato mixture.
Drizzle each bruschetta piece with a bit more extra virgin olive oil, sprinkle with a pinch of salt, and serve. Enjoy your taste of the Mediterranean lifestyle
Recipe Tips & Suggestions
Storage Tips:
Tomato Topping: If you have leftover tomato topping, store it in an airtight container in the refrigerator. It should stay fresh for about 2-3 days.
Bread: Toasted bread should be consumed as soon as possible for best texture and flavor. However, if you have leftovers, store them in a bread bin or wrap them in foil and keep them at room temperature. They will usually last a day or two, but may lose their crispness.
Make-Ahead Tips:
Tomato Topping: You can prepare the tomato topping up to a day ahead. Store it in the refrigerator and let it come to room temperature before serving.
Bread: You can slice the bread ahead of time, but it's best to toast it just before serving.
Remember, the key to a great bruschetta is the contrast between the crisp, warm bread and the cool, flavorful topping. Prepare as much as you can in advance, but assemble just before serving for the best taste and texture.