Bruschetta — Classic Tomato Basil
Bright, fresh, and bursting with flavor, this classic bruschetta is the perfect starter for any gathering. The secret? Salting the tomatoes to unlock their sweetness.
Bruschetta — Classic Tomato Basil
Bright, fresh, and bursting with flavor, this classic bruschetta is the perfect starter for any gathering. The secret? Salting the tomatoes to unlock their sweetness.
Key move
Salt the tomatoes generously and let them sit for at least 10 minutes to draw out their juices and concentrate their flavor.
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The Setup
- Medium Bowl
- Knife
- Cutting Board
- Toaster
The Mise en Place
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Tomatoes are bland.
Add a pinch more salt and let them sit longer to draw out more flavor.
Bread is soggy.
Make sure to toast the bread until it's crispy and don't add the tomato mixture until just before serving.
Chef's Notes
Use a good quality extra virgin olive oil for the best flavor. Rubbing garlic on toasted bread adds more flavor than mincing it into the tomato mixture.
Serve immediately after assembling to prevent the bread from becoming soggy. Garnish with fresh basil leaves and a drizzle of balsamic glaze.
Chop tomatoes and herbs ahead of time, but don't mix with olive oil or garlic until just before serving to keep them fresh.
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The Method
DICE
Prep aheadDice the tomatoes and place them in a medium bowl.
Tomatoes are diced and in a bowl.
ADD
Prep aheadAdd the minced garlic (4 cloves), chiffonade basil, salt (1 teaspoon), and pepper to the bowl with the tomatoes.
Garlic, basil, salt, and pepper are added to the tomatoes.
STIR
Prep aheadStir in 2 tablespoons of olive oil to the tomato mixture.
Olive oil is incorporated into the tomato mixture.
LET SIT
Prep aheadLet the tomato mixture sit for at least 10 minutes, or up to 30 minutes, to allow the flavors to meld and the salt (1 teaspoon) to draw out the juices.
Tomato mixture has rested and released juices.
BRUSH
Prep aheadBrush the baguette (1 loaf) slices with the remaining olive oil.
Baguette slices are coated with olive oil.
TOAST
Toast the baguette (1 loaf) slices in a toaster or under a broiler until golden brown and slightly crispy.
Baguette slices are golden brown and crispy.
RUB
While the bread is still warm, rub each slice with a clove of garlic (4 cloves).
Toasted baguette slices have been rubbed with garlic.
SPOON
Spoon the tomato mixture generously onto each toasted baguette (1 loaf) slice.
Tomato mixture is spooned onto baguette slices.
SERVE
Serve immediately and enjoy!
Bruschetta is ready to be served.
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