Description
Tomato Bruschetta with Balsamic Glaze is a fresh, flavorful appetizer featuring juicy diced tomatoes mixed with red onion, garlic, and basil, served atop toasted Italian bread slices and drizzled with a sweet and tangy balsamic glaze. This easy-to-make recipe offers a perfect balance of acidity, herbal notes, and crunch, making it an ideal starter for any meal or elegant party snack.
Ingredients
Scale
Tomato Topping
- 1 cup tomatoes, pitted and diced (about 4 roma tomatoes)
- ¼ cup red onion, diced (about ¼ red onion)
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 5 fresh basil leaves, chopped
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
Balsamic Glaze
- ½ cup balsamic vinegar
For Assembling
- ½ loaf Italian bread or French baguette, sliced into ½ inch slices
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
Instructions
- Prepare the tomato topping: In a medium mixing bowl, combine diced tomatoes, diced red onion, minced garlic, chopped basil, olive oil, salt, and ground black pepper. Toss everything together until well mixed. Cover and refrigerate for about one hour to let the flavors meld, though you can serve it immediately if needed.
- Make the balsamic glaze: Pour the balsamic vinegar into a small saucepan and bring to a boil over medium heat. Reduce the heat slightly and simmer for 4-5 minutes, allowing the vinegar to reduce by half and thicken. Once thick and glossy, pour the glaze into a small bowl and let it cool; it will thicken further as it cools.
- Toast the bread: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). In a small bowl, mix together olive oil and garlic powder. Brush this mixture over the top side of each bread slice. Arrange the slices on a baking sheet and toast in the oven for about 10 minutes, or until they turn light golden brown and crispy.
- Assemble the bruschetta: Spoon a generous amount of the tomato mixture onto each toasted bread slice. Drizzle the balsamic glaze over the top of each bruschetta and serve immediately to enjoy the full freshness and crunch.
Notes
- For best flavor, let the tomato mixture sit refrigerated for an hour before assembling.
- You can use white or red balsamic vinegar as alternatives, but traditional balsamic provides the best balance of sweetness and acidity.
- Use fresh Italian or French baguette for authentic texture and taste.
- To customize, add mozzarella or parmesan cheese on top if desired.
- The balsamic glaze can be stored in the refrigerator for up to one week.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 0.7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
