Tomato Bruschetta, is a must for every outdoor grilling or barbecue meal. Made with fresh tomatoes, onions, celery, basil, parsley, oregano and olive oil. Easy Tomato Bruschetta, Italian never tasted so good.
Italian Tomato Bruschetta
When I first came to Italy, more years than I care to admit! Bruschetta along with Tiramisu were one of the foods I had never heard of or even tried.
Back home no one had ever heard of let alone made Tomato Bruschetta ( bruschetta, in Italian ch is pronounced like the letter k). But I soon discovered it was one of the many things that they were missing!
The first time the barbecue was lit, (no gas barbecue was in sight at the time) I remember my mother-in-law would use the stem prunings from the vineyard, light them up, put a grill over them, cut the day old Italian crusty bread (which is the best bread for bruschetta), usually the bread she made weekly, and toast it to perfection.
Once the bread was toasted, she would sprinkle some salt and drizzle olive oil on top of the bread. Of course she used oil from the olives that had been picked the previous November.
Italians love to eat Bruschetta the traditional way, after the bread has been grilled then rub a a clove of garlic on the bread, drizzle with some olive oil and sprinkle with salt. So good!
My sister-in-law would be in the kitchen chopping the freshly picked tomatoes, a different combination of tomatoes are the best.
How to make Tomato Bruschetta!
A couple of ripe but firm tomatoes and one or two a little on the green side, which the Italian loves. Of course don’t forget some green onions, celery, fresh basil and Italian parsley from the garden, then toss them together in a bowl with olive oil and salt.
Bruschetta Recipe
A little drizzle of Balsamic Glaze doesn’t hurt either, but if you can’t find the glaze, regular Balsamic works just fine too. How can something so simple be so delicious?
After that first taste, I totally understood why my husband came back for the food.
More Delicious Fresh Tomato Recipes
Easy Italian Fresh Tomato Cheese Pie
Spaghetti with Oven Parmesan Dried Tomatoes
Even if you don’t have a garden full of all these fresh vegetables, try to get as close as you can, visit your local farms or farmers’ markets for fresh and organic products. You can also plant vegetables in pots, just like flowers, I did that for years.
Believe me it will be so worth it! Especially now with the warm weather and BBQ season upon us, nothing like a delicious side dish or appetizer of Easy Italian Tomato Bruschetta.
Nowadays you don’t even need the barbecue to make Bruschetta, a simple pan grill will suffice, so start chopping and grilling and Happy Grilling. Buon Appetito!
Easy Classic Tomato bruschetta, a simple delicious healthy dinner appetizer made with fresh tomatoes, basil, oregano and olive oil.
- 2-3 medium to large firm ripe tomatoes (chopped / I remove the seeds and extra pulp)
- 1/2 red onion (chopped)
- 1 celery stalk (chopped)
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 1/2 teaspoons oregano
- 4-5 leaves fresh basil chopped
- 1/4 cup olive oil
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In a medium bowl mix together all ingredients in above order, serve over freshly toasted bread, best is day old Italian crusty bread, Bruschetta Recipe. If you like a little drizzle of Balsamic is a tasty addition. Enjoy!
Updated from May 28, 2016.
Diana Lopes says
This looks really delicious, I’ll sure try it this weekend! Thanks for sharing.
Rosemary says
Hi Diana, thanks so much, let me know how it goes.
Alma Vorrei says
This was so easy and delicious. Definitely a permanent staple now for my family. Thank you for sharing.
Rosemary says
Hi Alma, so glad you enjoyed it. Have a great weekend.
Karen says
I love this story about your intro to bruschetta! It’s one of my favorites. These photos are beautiful!
Rosemary says
Hi Karen, thanks so much, and yes bruschetta is so good.
Kristy Bernardo says
What a lovely story and memory! I very much enjoyed reading this post. Now I’m craving bruschetta!
Rosemary says
Thanks so much Kristy, haha I know I love bruschetta, at least it’s fast and easy.
Parrish Ritchie says
Made this for lunch today and it was amazing!!! I know I will be making this all summer long!!
Rosemary says
Hi Parrish, thanks so much, so glad you enjoyed it.
Joanie says
What a perfect warm-weather appetizer. My husband and I actually made a meal out of this and it was perfect along with a wonderful glass of wine. Thank you for a fantastic recipe!
Rosemary says
Hi Joanie, thanks so much, so glad you enjoyed it. And perfect with a glass of wine.
Amy says
I made this several times last summer and I can’t wait for tomato season so I can make it again although I have to admit the tomatoes I get here don’t look as amazing as yours do in the photos! Must be those amazing Italian tomatoes.
Rosemary says
Hi Amy, haha thanks Amy, and yes nothing like tomato season! 🙂
Megan @ MegUnprocessed says
Yum! I love bruschetta!
Rosemary says
Thanks Megan, me too! 🙂
Kristen says
There is nothing better than summer bruschetta!!
Rosemary says
Thanks Kristen, I agree totally. 🙂
Rachel @ {i love} my disorganized life says
I love these flavor combinations! I could seriously eat this for dinner- with wine, of course. 😉
Rosemary says
Thanks Rachel, I agree the perfect dinner, red or white?
Lane & Holly @ With Two Spoons says
This looks amazing, I can’t wait to try this!
Rosemary says
Thanks, hope you enjoy it!
Ann says
Definitely making this for my next dinner party. Easy and quick. Thank you.
Rosemary says
Thanks Ann hope you enjoy it, have a great week.
Marisa Franca @ All Our Way says
Yummy!! Nothing is better than bruschetta. Simple but oh so tasty!! And I’m glad you wrote in the CORRECT pronunciation. I have almost given up trying to correct people. I don’t say that they are saying it wrong I just say something with the correct pronunciation. Biscotti is another one that drives me daft. Great recipe!!
Rosemary says
Haha I know Marisa, what about Porchetta? Have a good week.
Angelina @ Peonies & Orange Blossoms says
This sounds good ! I bet the celery adds a nice extra crunch! I can’t wait to make this when my tomatoes ripen in the yard!
Rosemary says
Hi Angelina, hope you enjoy it, perfect with fresh tomatoes from the garden.
mommasangelbaby says
I stopped by to check out your yummy bruschetta frofm Freedom Fridays because it looks so good! I can’t wait to give it a try. I would love it if you would share this or one of your other delicious recipes with us on The Yuck Stops Here. You can find us this week until Sunday evening at 8pm ET at http://mommasangelbaby.com/the-yuck-stops-here-10/ or starting next Tuesday at 8pm ET at http://mommasangelbaby.com/?p=2628. Hope to see you there! Thanks for sharing & HUGS
rose says
Hi, thanks for the invite, I just linked up. Hope you enjoy it.
mommasangelbaby says
So thrilled you stopped by to share this delicious recipe at The Yuck Stops Here! I hope you’ll share something equally as YUMMY next week! HUGS
rose says
Hi , Thanks, I hope you like what I share next week too.
Danielle says
This looks so yummy! I’d love for you to link this up to my linky party today:) http://www.blissfulanddomestic.com/2014/06/feature-friday-linky-party.html
rose says
Hi Danielle, thanks for the invite, I just linked up.