Name: Bruschetta - Easy Finger Foods for Party
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 10
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: ¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil (plus more for brushing); ⅓ cup fresh basil, chiffonade or torn; 1 crusty baguette, sliced ½-inch thick on the bias; 1 tsp sea salt (plus more for bread); 2 tbsp balsamic glaze (or reduced balsamic vinegar); 3 cloves garlic (2 minced, 1 halved); 6–8 ripe tomatoes (about 2 lbs), seeded and diced small; Fresh cracked black pepper; Optional: shaved Parmesan or mozzarella pearls

Golden toasted baguette slices topped with juicy tomatoes, fresh basil, garlic, and a drizzle of balsamic glaze. The ultimate crowd-pleasing, no-fuss appetizer that screams summer and disappears in minutes.

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

This classic Bruschetta is the queen of easy party foods: five minutes of prep, zero cooking (just toasting), and it delivers the freshest, brightest flavors that make everyone swoon. Ripe tomatoes, fragrant basil, and a kiss of garlic on crispy bread—it’s simple Italian perfection that tastes like you picked the ingredients straight from the garden. It’s naturally vegan, budget-friendly, and universally loved. Set out a big platter and watch your guests hover until the last crumb is gone—every party needs this effortless showstopper!

Recipe Tips and Tricks

Use the ripest tomatoes possible—summer heirlooms are best.
Salt tomatoes 10 minutes before assembly—draws out juice and intensifies flavor.
Toast bread just before serving—keeps it perfectly crisp.
Rub warm bread with a cut garlic clove—infuses flavor without raw bite.
Drizzle, don’t drown—balsamic glaze adds sweetness without sogginess.
Make topping 1–2 hours ahead—flavors get even better.
Offer extra toppings on the side for DIY fun.

Yield: 10 Servings

Bruschetta - Easy Finger Foods for Party

Crispy toasted bread piled with fresh tomato-basil salsa—perfect party finger food!

Prep Time 15 minutes

Cook Time 5 minutes

Additional Time 10 minutes

Total Time 30 minutes

Ingredients

¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil (plus more for brushing)
⅓ cup fresh basil, chiffonade or torn
1 crusty baguette, sliced ½-inch thick on the bias
1 tsp sea salt (plus more for bread)
2 tbsp balsamic glaze (or reduced balsamic vinegar)
3 cloves garlic (2 minced, 1 halved)
6–8 ripe tomatoes (about 2 lbs), seeded and diced small
Fresh cracked black pepper
Optional: shaved Parmesan or mozzarella pearls

Instructions

Dice tomatoes: Seed and chop into small pieces—perfect bite-size!
Season early: Toss tomatoes with minced garlic, salt, and a drizzle of olive oil—let sit 10 minutes.
Add basil: Tear or chiffonade basil and gently fold in—smells like summer!
Taste it: Adjust salt, pepper, and a splash of balsamic—make it sing!
Slice bread: Cut baguette on the bias for maximum surface area.
Brush & toast: Brush slices with olive oil, grill or broil 2–3 minutes per side until golden.
Garlic rub: While hot, rub each slice with cut garlic clove—flavor magic!
Sprinkle salt: Light sea salt on warm bread—don’t skip this step!
Pile high: Spoon tomato mixture generously on each toast—let it tumble.
Final flourish: Drizzle with balsamic glaze and serve immediately—party on!

Notes

Salting tomatoes early is the secret to restaurant-level flavor.
Make topping ahead, toast bread at the last minute.
Leftover tomato mixture is incredible on pasta or eggs.

Nutrition Information

Yield

Serving Size

1
Amount Per Serving Calories 30Total Fat 1gSaturated Fat 0gUnsaturated Fat 1gSodium 291mgCarbohydrates 5gFiber 0gSugar 2gProtein 1g

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