{"id":29960,"date":"2018-11-29T05:00:28","date_gmt":"2018-11-29T11:00:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.blissfulbasil.com\/?p=29960"},"modified":"2021-04-27T10:06:26","modified_gmt":"2021-04-27T16:06:26","slug":"best-cherry-tomato-bruschetta","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.blissfulbasil.com\/best-cherry-tomato-bruschetta\/","title":{"rendered":"Best Cherry Tomato Bruschetta"},"content":{"rendered":"

This is truly the best cherry tomato bruschetta recipe, and it's the only one you need. It's ultra simple, super quick, and delicious.\u00a0<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

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We recently hosted my dad and step mom for the weekend. They came into town on a Friday night (we're still temporarily living in Milwaukee), and I hustled back to meet them after running errands in Chicago.<\/p>\n

I'm telling you, it's crazy \"living\" in two different cities. Our appointments (and our stuff) are spread across both cities, and it's a bit chaotic at times.<\/p>\n

On my way back to MKE to meet them, it dawned on me that we had nothing to eat, so I swung by the grocery store and grabbed ingredients for my last-minute gathering go-to: bruschetta.<\/p>\n

I wanted to have a little something prepped when they arrived as I knew they probably wouldn't have eaten yet, but I didn't have a whole lot of time. And so I whipped together this bruschetta as soon as I arrived home.<\/p>\n

My goodness, you would have thought I'd spent hours in the kitchen had you heard their reaction.<\/p>\n

Yummmm.<\/em><\/p>\n

Wowww. That's so good.<\/em><\/p>\n

How'd you make this?<\/em><\/p>\n

You HAVE to send me the recipe.<\/em><\/p>\n

So instead of sending it, I'm sharing it here for the sake of the greater good. Because everyone needs a good bruschetta recipe up their sleeve.<\/p>\n

I've been making this simple bruschetta recipe for the last 10+ years, and it's always a hit on both ends of the party.<\/p>\n

If you're hosting, it is super quick + easy to make, has a wow-factor (especially if you use heirloom tomatoes, which tend to come in a variety of colors), and is great for both vegans and non-vegans alike. If you're a guest, it's one of those appetizers that's light and yet so satisfying. Win-win.<\/p>\n

My only recommendation: Make sure everyone at the party enjoys it, because it's got a garlicky punch. If everyone has a bite, you won't notice each other's garlic breath. \ud83d\ude02<\/p>\n

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To make it, you'll start by making the tomato-basil topping.<\/p>\n

TIP: If you're making this in the prime of tomato season, you can use any variety of ripe tomatoes; however, since we're currently off-season for tomatoes, I recommend using heirloom cherry or grape tomatoes. They're reliably sweet, juicy, and flavorful, and they offer a festive pop of color.<\/p>\n

Dice your tomatoes as finely as you prefer.<\/p>\n

Chop a handful of fresh basil leaves.<\/p>\n

Add both the tomatoes and basil to a serving bowl. Drizzle with olive oil (and a splash of balsamic if you'd like) and season with sea salt. Then, refrigerate the topping until ready to serve. I recommend preparing it no more than eight hours in advance.<\/p>\n

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Once you're ready to serve the bruschetta, preheat your broiler.<\/p>\n

Then, thinly slice a ciabatta baguette or French baguette and spread the bread slices out over a baking pan. Brush the top of each with olive oil, and season with sea salt.<\/p>\n

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Broil the baguette slices for 2\u20134 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown and the tops feel crisp to the touch.<\/p>\n

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Now, here's the trick to making authentic bruschetta: Rub the warm slices of bread with whole peeled garlic cloves. The garlic melts into the surface of each crispy, chewy slice and infuses the most delightful garlicky flavor.<\/p>\n

Tuck your toasty bruschetta slices into a cozy bowl, and serve them alongside the tomato-basil topping.<\/p>\n

Quick, easy, and delicious.<\/p>\n

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This is truly the best cherry tomato bruschetta recipe, and it's the only one you need. It's ultra simple, super quick, and delicious. <\/span><\/div>\n
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<\/g><\/svg><\/span> Course <\/span>Appetizer<\/span><\/div>
<\/g><\/svg><\/span> Cuisine <\/span>plant-based, Vegan<\/span><\/div><\/div>\n
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<\/g><\/svg><\/span> Prep Time <\/span>10 minutes<\/span><\/span> minutes<\/span><\/span><\/div>
<\/g><\/svg><\/span> Cook Time <\/span>5 minutes<\/span><\/span> minutes<\/span><\/span><\/div>
<\/g><\/svg><\/span> Total Time <\/span>15 minutes<\/span><\/span> minutes<\/span><\/span><\/div><\/div>\n
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<\/g><\/svg><\/span> Servings <\/span>6<\/span><\/div>\n\n
<\/g><\/svg><\/span> Author <\/span>Ashley<\/span><\/div>\n\n\n

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