Easy Italian Tomato Bruschetta
Easy Italian Tomato Bruschetta is a simple delicious healthy appetizer made with fresh tomatoes, basil, oregano and olive oil.
Prep Time 10 minutes mins
Cook Time 5 minutes mins
Total Time 15 minutes mins
Course Antipasti, Side Dishes
Cuisine Italian
Servings 6 slices
Calories 177 kcal
BRUSCHETTA RECIPE
- 6 slices bread Best is day old homemade bread or Italian crusty bread, a bread with a compact crumb.
- 1-2 cloves garlic
- 2-3 pinches salt
TOMATO TOPPING
- 4 medium to large firm ripe tomatoes chopped / I remove the seeds and extra pulp
- ½ red onion chopped
- 1 stalk celery chopped
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1½ teaspoons oregano
- 4-5 leaves fresh basil and parsley chopped
- ¼ cup olive oil
BRUSCHETTA RECIPE
Heat pan grill or BBQ to hot and keep temperature relatively high, place sliced bread and turn until toasted golden, remove and if desired rub with a clove of garlic, sprinkle with a little salt then top with the tomato topping, serve immediately.
TOMATO TOPPING
In a medium bowl mix together the chopped tomatoes, red onion, celery, salt, oregano fresh basil and olive oil, serve over freshly toasted bread, if you like, a little drizzle of Balsamic vinegar is a tasty addition. Enjoy!
Serving: 1sliceCalories: 177kcalCarbohydrates: 19gProtein: 4gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 2gSodium: 479mgPotassium: 282mgFiber: 3gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 740IUVitamin C: 12.3mgCalcium: 60mgIron: 1.4mg
Keyword Bruschetta, Easy Italian Tomato Bruschetta, Italian appetizer, tomato topping