Easy Italian Bruschetta with Mozzarella
A delightful Italian appetizer featuring toasted bread topped with fresh tomatoes, creamy mozzarella, and fragrant basil.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 7 minutes
- Total Time: 17 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 baguette or ciabatta, sliced
- 2 cups fresh tomatoes, diced
- 1 cup fresh mozzarella, diced
- 1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Arrange the sliced bread on a baking sheet and drizzle with olive oil. Toast in the oven for about 5-7 minutes or until golden.
- Combine the diced tomatoes, mozzarella, basil, garlic, balsamic vinegar, olive oil, salt, and pepper in a bowl. Mix well and let sit for a few minutes.
- Spoon the mixture onto the toasted bread slices. Serve immediately.
Notes
For optimal freshness, serve bruschetta right after assembly. You can store leftover toppings in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 190
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 0mg