This easy Garlic Bread Bruschetta Recipe combines toasty garlic bread and a flavorful balsamic tomato salad to make a delicious and crowd-pleasing appetizer.
Garlic Bread Bruschetta Appetizer Recipe
Ingredients:
For the Toasted Garlic Bread:
- Italian bread
- Olive oil
- Garlic
For the Salad:
- Grape tomatoes
- Parmesan cheese
- Basil ribbons
- Minced garlic
- Salt
- Pepper
- Olive oil
- Balsamic vinegar
Instructions:
- Prep: Preheat your oven to 400˚F.
- Bread Slices: Using a pastry brush, brush each slice of bread with olive oil; transfer the slices to a baking sheet, oiled-side down. Toast your bread in the preheated oven for 8 to 10 minutes, keeping an eye on the bread so it doesn’t burn.
- Rub With Garlic: Remove your toast from the oven and rub the cut side of the garlic cloves over each slice of toasted bread. Set aside.
- Make The Salad: Transfer the tomatoes to a mixing bowl. Add cheese, basil, and garlic, stirring to combine. Season the salad with salt and pepper to taste. Add the olive oil and balsamic vinegar, mixing until thoroughly combined. Taste and adjust accordingly.
- Assemble & Serve: Divide up the salad over the toasted bread slices. Serve on a platter and enjoy!
Recipe Tips:
- Use Fresh Ingredients: The fresher your ingredients are, the tastier your bruschetta will be.
- Season to Taste: Before you add your tomato basil salad to your toast, taste it and make sure you’re satisfied with the amount of seasoning.
- Start on Salad while Toasting Bread: As long as you’re keeping an eye on your bread while it’s toasting, you can start making your salad. This way, the salad will be ready to go when the bread is still nice and warm.
Serving Suggestions:
Bruschetta is a wonderful way to begin any meal! It pairs great with Skillet Lasagna, Chicken Ranch Bacon Pasta, or Juicy Skillet Balsamic Chicken Breasts.
Can Bruschetta Be Made in Advance?
This recipe is fantastic for meal prep. You can make your salad up to a day ahead of time and store it, covered, in the refrigerator. Then, when you’re ready to serve your bruschetta, all you need to do is toast the bread and assemble the dish.
Enjoy crafting this delicious and crowd-pleasing Garlic Bread Bruschetta!
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