Tomato and Basil Bruschetta

Name: Tomato and Basil Bruschetta
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 4 slices crusty bread, such as sourdough or ciabatta, sliced 1.5 cm/3/5 inch thick; extra virgin olive oil, for brushing; 1 clove garlic clove, halved, unpeeled; 4 tomatoes, medium, ripe and juicy, at room temperature; ¼ cup basil leaves, roughly chopped; 1½ tbsp extra virgin olive oil, use the best quality you can afford; ¼ tsp salt, kosher or cooking salt; black pepper

Tomato bruschetta served on a plate with a bowl of tomato topping. — Bruschetta with tomato and basil, ready to serve.

Crisp, garlic-rubbed bread topped with juicy tomatoes, fresh basil and extra virgin olive oil.

By Cookin' KitchenOctober 23, 2026

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Total: 10 minutes
Servings: 4 servings

Prep: 5 minutes
Cook: 5 minutes
Total: 10 minutes
Servings: 4

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Recipe

Tomato and Basil Bruschetta

Crisp, garlic-rubbed bread topped with juicy tomatoes, fresh basil and extra virgin olive oil.

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Prep: 5 minutes
Cook: 5 minutes
Total: 10 minutes
Servings: 4

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Ingredients

4 servings

For 4 servings

Bread

4 slices crusty bread, such as sourdough or ciabatta, sliced 1.5 cm/3/5 inch thick
extra virgin olive oil, for brushing
1 clove garlic clove, halved, unpeeled

Tomato and Basil Topping

4 tomatoes, medium, ripe and juicy, at room temperature
¼ cup basil leaves, roughly chopped
1½ tbsp extra virgin olive oil, use the best quality you can afford
¼ tsp salt, kosher or cooking salt
black pepper

Equipment

Grill or broiler
Barbecue grill
Griddle skillet
Measuring teaspoon
Bowl
Toaster

Instructions

Prepare the grill

Step 1: Preheat the grill or broiler to high. Alternatively, use the grill side of a barbecue or a griddle skillet.

Tomato Topping

Step 2: If desired, cut the tomatoes in half and use a measuring teaspoon to scoop out the watery seeds. Save them for another use. Dice the tomatoes into 1 cm pieces.
Tip: Deseeding is optional.
Step 3: Put the tomatoes and the remaining topping ingredients in a bowl and gently toss to combine. Set aside for 5 to 10 minutes so the flavours meld and the tomatoes become juicy and soften slightly.

Bread

Step 4: Brush both sides of each slice of bread with oil. Grill or broil until golden and crisp, about 3 minutes per side. Alternatively, toast the bread and then brush it with oil.
Step 5: Lightly rub one side of the bread with the garlic.
Tip: Rub the garlic over the hot toast.

Assemble

Step 6: Pile the topping and some of its juices onto the bread. Drizzle with more extra virgin olive oil and serve immediately.

Notes

Make-ahead and serving

The tomato topping can be prepared a few hours ahead. Leave out the salt until just before serving so the tomatoes do not release extra moisture.

For a DIY spread, set out bowls of topping and grilled bread so everyone can assemble their own bruschetta.

Nutrition per serving

Calories: 243 kcal
Fat: 6 g
Saturated fat: 1 g
Carbohydrates: 38 g
Sugar: 3 g
Fiber: 2 g
Protein: 8 g
Sodium: 404 mg

Estimated values; they will vary with the exact ingredients and brands you use.

About this recipe

Ripe, room-temperature tomatoes, fresh basil and good extra virgin olive oil make a juicy topping for crusty bread. Sourdough and ciabatta are sturdy options.