Even if you’re spending the summer at home, our newest recipe will make you feel like you’ve been whisked away to Italy. Meet our easy and delicious summer bruschetta: Toasted bread meets summer basil, ripe and fresh tomatoes, and yummy mozzarella cheese! Not only is this recipe easy, it is also oh-so-delicious and the perfect way to enjoy the flavors of summer. 

Easy Bruschetta Recipe

To make the bruschetta will, you need:

1 baguette (you can use any bread of your choice, I prefer sourdough or a french baguette)

1 pint of cherry tomatoes

1/4 cup of balsamic vinegar

1 tablespoon of extra virgin olive oil

1 garlic clove of minced garlic

1/4 teaspoon of salt

1/4 teaspoon of black pepper

3-4 fresh basil leaves

½ ball of sliced mozarella cheese

Instructions

Start by preheating your oven to 350 degrees. Slice the baguette into 1/2-inch slices, and then place them on a baking sheet. Bake for about 10 minutes, or until they are lightly browned.

Meanwhile, prepare the toppings. Start by chopping the cherry tomatoes into small pieces. Then, mince your garlic. In a small bowl, mix together the chopped tomatoes, balsamic vinegar, olive oil, garlic, salt and pepper.

Once the bread is crispy, add the optional mozzarella cheese and place your cheese upon the toasted bread slices. Next, spoon the tomato mixture onto each slice. Then, drizzle with the balsamic glaze and top with fresh basil. Serve immediately. 

Time to Enjoy your Bruschetta!

Wasn’t that easy? I love this recipe because of how little prep time it takes and how delicious it is even though the bruschetta uses such minimal ingredients. 

This fresh bruschetta recipe is my go-to summer appetizer and I know this will quickly become one of your favorite recipes. I can guarantee that this light and tasty summer snack will be an instant hit with your family and friends!

My favorite place to serve this ultimate summer appetizer is at an outdoor picnic or backyard event. Oftentimes, if I’m hosting a brunch or a light lunch, this delicious combination of toasted bread and fresh summer tomatoes pairs perfectly with morning mimosas and other light classic Italian appetizers.

If you’re hosting a picnic, this is a great appetizer for guests to munch on as they enjoy our other picnic-recommended activities. We also recommend pairing your bruschetta with our healthy and delicious hummus recipe for the ultimate appetizer combo. For beverages, pair this recipe with delicious homemade lemonade or a fruity Italian soda. 

All Done!

After one bite of our bruschetta, we can guarantee you’ll be magically transported to Italy where you’re sitting at the Almafi coast with a glass of red wine in your hands! 

Make sure to try out this recipe and share with us on social media your yummy results – we can’t wait to see. 

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