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5 from 3 votes

Italian-Style Bruschetta

You want a healthy appetizer with tons of flavor then don't look any further...!
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time2 minutes
Passive Time1 hour
Total Time1 hour 12 minutes
Servings: 8
Author: Francine Lizotte
Course: Hors d'Oeuvres
Cuisine: Italian
Keyword Canapes, Dairy Free, Easy Recipe, Elegant Cuisine, Finger Food, Healthy, Low Sodium/No Sodium, Slow Cooker, Vegan & Vegetarian

Ingredients

  • 8-10 large Roma tomatoes, washed, seeded and diced tips & tricks
  • 2 tbsp. red onions, finely chopped
  • 2 large cloves garlic, pressed
  • 1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped tips & tricks
  • 2 tsp. red wine vinegar
  • 3 tbsp. extra virgin olive oil, plus more to brush tips & tricks
  • freshly ground black pepper, to taste (I always use mixed peppercorns)
  • 1 small pinch ground Himalayan pink salt, or to taste
  • 1 loaf French baguette, sliced 1/2-inch thick see Recipe
  • high quality aged balsamic vinegar, to drizzle

Directions

  • Place diced tomatoes in a medium bowl. Add onion, garlic, basil, vinegar, olive oil, salt and pepper. Let the mixture stand at room temperature for about 15 minutes and then transfer to the refrigerator for 45 minutes.
  • Preheat oven on broil.  Brush one side of each bread slice with remaining olive oil. Toast bread on oiled sides until golden brown.
  • Remove from oven and spoon tomato mixture on top. Drizzle balsamic on top. Serve immediately.