Easy Garlic Bread Bruschetta Recipe

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4.80 from 5 votes

This Garlic Bread Bruschetta Recipe is prepared with toasty garlic bread topped with a flavorful balsamic tomato salad.

Prep Time10

Cook Time8

Total Time20

Course: Appetizer

Cuisine: Italian

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Servings:

Calories: 211kcal

Author: Katerina | Easy Weeknight Recipes

Equipment

Oven

Ingredients

For the Toasted Garlic Bread

8 slices Italian bread, 1/2-inch thick
¼ cup olive oil
1 clove garlic, cut in half

For the Salad

2 cups fresh grape or cherry tomatoes, diced, (or 3 to 4 Roma tomatoes, diced)
¼ cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
¼ cup fresh basil ribbons, (stack several basil leaves one on top of the other, roll them up tightly, and then slice into thin ribbons)
2 cloves garlic, minced
salt and fresh ground pepper, to taste
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
balsamic glaze, optional, for topping

Instructions

Preheat oven to 400˚F.
Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or foil.
Using a pastry brush, brush each slice of bread with olive oil and transfer them to the baking sheet, oiled-side down.
Toast the bread in the preheated oven for 8 to 10 minutes. Keep an eye on the bread so it doesn’t burn.
Remove from oven; carefully flip over the bread slices, and rub the cut side of the garlic cloves over each piece of toasted bread. Set aside.
Transfer the diced tomatoes to a mixing bowl. Stir in the cheese, basil, and garlic, and season with salt and pepper.
Add oil and balsamic vinegar; mix until thoroughly combined. Taste the salad and adjust accordingly.
Divide up the salad over the toasted bread slices, add just a drizzle of balsamic glaze over the top, and serve!

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