Jul 13 2026
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Crostini Bruschetta Recipe

Inspired by Vicino
Time30m
Serves4

tomato + mozzarella + basil + garlic + pickled onion + olive tapenade + aged balsamic

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Ingredients

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Base Ingredients

Method

Preparing the Crostini

  1. 1

    Slice the Baguette

    Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Slice the baguette into 1/2 inch thick slices.

  2. 2

    Brush with Olive Oil

    Place the baguette slices on a baking sheet. Brush one side of each slice generously with olive oil.

  3. 3

    Toast the Bread

    Toast the slices in the preheated oven for about 5-7 minutes, or until they are golden brown. Remove from the oven and let cool slightly.

  4. 4

    Rub with Garlic

    While the bread is still warm, rub the cut side of the garlic cloves on the toasted side of each crostini to infuse garlic flavor.

Assembling the Bruschetta

  1. 5

    Mix the Topping Ingredients

    In a mixing bowl, combine the diced tomatoes, diced mozzarella, chopped basil, and pickled onions. Stir gently to combine.

  2. 6

    Add Olive Tapenade

    Add the olive tapenade to the tomato mixture and mix well to incorporate all ingredients.

  3. 7

    Drizzle with Balsamic

    Drizzle the aged balsamic vinegar over the topping mixture and toss gently to combine.

  4. 8

    Top the Crostini

    Spoon the topping mixture generously over each toasted crostini.

  5. 9

    Serve

    Serve immediately while the crostini are still warm. Enjoy!

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