BLT Bruschetta
Fresh, crispy, and full of flavor, this yummy twist on bruschetta is sure to be a hit!
Servings: 8
Equipment
- Oven
Ingredients
For the Bread
- 8 slices Italian bread, 1/2-inch thick
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1 clove garlic, cut in half, longwise
For the Topping
- 2 cups shredded lettuce, you can also use finely chopped lettuce
- 2 to 3 cups fresh cherry tomatoes, quartered
- 8 slices cooked bacon, crumbled
- ⅓ cup basil pesto
- 3 tablespoons Balsamic Vinaigrette Dressing
- shaved parmesan cheese or grated parmesan cheese, for garnish
- salt and fresh cracked black pepper, for garnish
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; transfer slices to prepared baking sheet, oiled-side down.
- Toast bread in the preheated oven for 8 to 10 minutes, or until golden brown and toasted.
- Remove from oven; flip over the bread slices, and rub the cut side of the garlic cloves over each slice of toasted bread. Spread basil pesto over each slice of bread. Set aside.
- In a mixing bowl, toss lettuce with tomatoes, bacon and balsamic dressing; spoon over toast slices.
- Season tops with salt and fresh cracked pepper.
- Top with shaved parmesan.
- Serve.
Nutrition
Calories: 285kcal | Carbohydrates: 15g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 23g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 9mg | Sodium: 369mg | Potassium: 250mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 690IU | Vitamin C: 10mg | Calcium: 34mg | Iron: 1mg
