Fresh Cherry Tomato and Basil Bruschetta Recipe

We make this simple fresh cherry tomato and basil bruschetta recipe with fresh homegrown tomatoes and fresh basil every time we have backyard parties.

Course Appetizers & Snacks

Keyword easy appetizer recipe, cherry tomato, basil, fresh, healthy recipe, kid friendly, Fresh Cherry Tomato and Basil Bruschetta Recipe, tomatoes, bruschetta

Prep Time 5

Cook Time 5

Total Time 10

Servings

Calories 74kcal

Author Holli Butterfield

Ingredients

2 cup ripe cherry tomatoes
2 cloves garlic minced about 2 teaspoons
1 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil
1/2 cup fresh basil leaves thinly sliced* or chopped
3/4 teaspoon sea salt more or less to taste
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper more or less to taste
1 baguette French bread or similar Italian bread sliced
1/4 cup olive oil

Instructions

Wash and chop cherry tomatoes into bite-size chunks and place them in a bowl.
In a large bowl, combine oil, basil, garlic, salt, and pepper.
Add tomatoes and toss gently. Refrigerate at least 1 hour.
Bring to room temperature before serving.
Cut bread into 24 slices; toast under the broiler until lightly browned.
Top with tomato mixture and extra basil.
Serve immediately. Enjoy!

Notes

Use any flavorful, ripe tomato for this recipe.

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