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Easy Italian Tomato Bruschetta

Last Updated June 25, 2021. Published May 29, 2019 By Rosemary 39 Comments

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Tomato Bruschetta, is a must for every outdoor grilling or barbecue meal. Grill up some slice Italian bread, then top with a mixture of fresh tomatoes, olive oil and herbs. Italian never tasted so good.

bruschetta with tomato on a wooden board

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. Bruschetta, in Italian ch is pronounced like  the letter k. But I soon discovered it was one of the many things that I had been 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. She would light them up, put a grill over them, cut the day old Italian crusty bread (which is the best bread for bruschetta), usually it was her homemade bread, 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. As the bread was grilling, my sister-in-law would be in the kitchen chopping the freshly picked tomatoes, a different combination of tomatoes are the best.

tomato bruschetta how to make in cut up in a bowl and uncut on a board

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. This is the Traditional Italian Bruschetta, so good! The toppings are extra.

Bruschetta is something that must be eaten immediately! You cannot and should not store it for later. Make it and eat it!

How to make the Best Tomato Bruschetta!

  • To start you need the perfect bread, homemade is the best because you need a compact crumb one that remains crunchy while absorbing the seasonings well. Never use packaged bread.
  • The perfect bruschetta bread should be hot and crunchy. The best way to toast it is either on a pan grill or BBQ. Cut the slices about 1/4 thick. Don’t over grill them, they should be golden while still a little soft in the middle.

How to make a 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.

tomato bruschetta in a white bowl

 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 Bruschetta Recipes

Easy Tomato Avocado Feta Bruschetta

Simple Traditional Italian Bruschetta

Cheesy Sausage Bruschetta Recipe

tomato bruschetta in a bowl and grilled bread on a board

 

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 Happy Grilling. Buon Appetito!

tomato bruschetta on toasted bread up close photo

tomato mixture in a white dish & toasted bread on a wooden board.

Easy Italian Tomato bruschetta

Rosemary Molloy
Easy Classic Tomato bruschetta, a simple delicious healthy dinner appetizer made with fresh tomatoes, basil, oregano and olive oil.
5 from 23 votes
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Prep Time 10 mins
Cook Time 5 mins
Total Time 15 mins
Course Antipasti, Side Dishes
Cuisine Italian
Servings 6 servings
Calories 177 kcal

Ingredients
 
 

BRUSCHETTA RECIPE

  • 6 slices bread*
  • 1-2 cloves garlic
  • 2-3 pinches salt

*Best is day old homemade bread or Italian crusty bread, a bread with a compact crumb.

    TOMATO TOPPING

    • 4 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 and parsley chopped
    • 1/4 cup olive oil

    Instructions
     

    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!

    Nutrition

    Calories: 177kcalCarbohydrates: 19gProtein: 4gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 2gSodium: 479mgPotassium: 282mgFiber: 3gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 740IUVitamin C: 12.3mgCalcium: 60mgIron: 1.4mg
    Keyword bruschetta, summer grilling appetizer, tomato bruschetta
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      1. Joanne Ellenberger says

        July 26, 2021 at 2:54 am

        5 stars
        This was one of the BEST bruschetta recipes I have tried. The chef gave me some great pointers, too!! I made it as an appetizer for 15 people (there were other tasty dishes also) and the bruschetta was the first thing polished off! So clean, fresh – and I followed her directions for toasting…. Amazing. I am definitely keeping this recipe!!

        Reply
        • Rosemary says

          July 26, 2021 at 11:45 pm

          Hi Joanne, thanks so much, so glad everyone enjoyed it. Have a great week.

          Reply
      2. Joyce Ramer says

        December 12, 2020 at 10:53 pm

        5 stars
        Awesome … I am from Markham. Toronto and Markham as we once knew them are gone forever. Such a shame.
        Blessings Molly

        Reply
        • Joyce Ramer says

          December 18, 2020 at 7:00 pm

          5 stars
          My apology .. the delete button got over exuberant somehow… technology sometimes sucks
          Signature — Should have read Ms. Molloy
          Now it should read. MERRY CHRISTMAS from Markham… Joyce.

          Reply
          • Rosemary says

            December 19, 2020 at 9:55 am

            Hi Joyce, yeah haha happens to me too. Thanks so much and Merry Christmas to you also.

      3. Diana Lopes says

        May 3, 2018 at 3:39 pm

        5 stars
        This looks really delicious, I’ll sure try it this weekend! Thanks for sharing.

        Reply
        • Rosemary says

          May 3, 2018 at 9:06 pm

          Hi Diana, thanks so much, let me know how it goes.

          Reply
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