Bruschetta Recipe
Grilled bread topped with diced tomatoes, garlic, and basil.
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Ingredients
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Bread
Topping
Method
Preparation of Topping
- 1
Dice the Tomatoes
Wash the tomatoes and cut them into small, even-sized cubes. Remove any seeds if desired.
- 2
Mince the Garlic
Peel the garlic cloves and finely mince them using a knife or a garlic press.
- 3
Chop the Basil
Wash the fresh basil leaves and stack them. Roll them tightly and slice them into thin strips (a technique called chiffonade).
- 4
Mix the Topping
In a medium bowl, combine the diced tomatoes, minced garlic, chopped basil, olive oil, salt, and black pepper. Toss everything gently until well mixed. Set aside to let the flavors meld.
Preparation of Bread
- 5
Prepare the Baguette
Slice the baguette diagonally into 1/2 inch thick slices.
- 6
Assembly
- 7
Top the Bread
Once the bread is grilled, remove it from the grill and place it on a serving platter. Spoon the tomato topping generously onto each slice of grilled bread.
- 8
Serve
Serve the bruschetta immediately while the bread is still warm. Enjoy!