Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsColumbus Park TrattoriaBruschetta Recipe

Bruschetta Recipe

Time30m
Serves4

Grilled bread topped with diced tomatoes, basil, and garlic.

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Ingredients

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Bread

Topping

Method

Preparation of the Topping

  1. 1

    Dice the Tomatoes

    Wash and dice the tomatoes into small pieces and place them in a mixing bowl.

  2. 2

    Chop the Basil

    Finely chop the fresh basil leaves and add them to the bowl with the tomatoes.

  3. 3

    Mince the Garlic

    Peel and mince the garlic cloves, then add them to the tomato and basil mixture.

  4. 4

    Season the Mixture

    Add salt and black pepper to the bowl. Mix everything gently until well combined.

Prepare the Bread

  1. 5

    Slice the Baguette

    Slice the baguette into 1/2 inch thick slices.

  2. 6

    Grill the Bread

    Preheat a grill or grill pan over medium heat. Brush both sides of the baguette slices with olive oil. Place them on the grill and cook for 2-3 minutes on each side until they are golden brown and crispy.

Assemble the Bruschetta

  1. 7

    Top the Grilled Bread

    Remove the grilled bread from the heat and let it cool slightly. Spoon the tomato mixture generously on top of each slice.

  2. 8

    Serve

    Serve immediately while the bread is still warm and enjoy your delicious bruschetta!

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