This strawberry basil bruschetta is a quick but very tasty appetizer to make any time you have guests over. Featuring fresh, seasonal ingredients (including strawberries, cherry tomatoes, basil and mint) this is the perfect addition to any summer meal.
It’s very quick to make, and some aspects can be made ahead of time. If you need to get things done before guests arrive, slice your baguette and make the strawberry topping. The baguette is going to be toasted anyway, slicing it a couple hours ahead of time won’t make a difference. Make sure you toast the baguette just before serving though. For the topping, I find the flavours are stronger (especially the herbs), if it sits for a little bit to meld.
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Strawberry Basil Bruschetta FAQs
Strawberry basil bruschetta is a sweet and savoury twist on classic bruschetta, made with juicy strawberries, cherry tomatoes, fresh basil, and a drizzle of balsamic on toasted baguette slices.
Goat cheese, ricotta, or cream cheese pair perfectly with strawberries and basil, adding creaminess and tang.
You can prepare the strawberry topping a few hours in advance, but assemble just before serving to keep the bread crisp.
A crusty baguette or ciabatta loaf sliced and toasted until golden brown works best for this recipe.
Brush the bread with olive oil before toasting and add the topping right before serving to maintain crispness.
Strawberry Basil Bruschetta
Ingredients
- ½ cup strawberries, fresh diced
- ½ cup cherry tomatoes diced
- ¼ small cooking onion diced
- 1 Tbsp basil, fresh thinly sliced
- 1 Tbsp mint, fresh thinly sliced
- 1 ½ Tbsp olive oil, divided
- 1 tsp balsamic vinegar
- salt & pepper
- 8-10 slices baguette
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400℉.
- Place baguette slices on baking sheet. Brush slices with 1 Tbsp olive oil. Bake for 5 minutes, or until slightly brown on the edges.
- Meanwhile, add strawberries, tomatoes, basil, mint, and onion to a small bowl.
- Add 1/2 Tbsp olive oil, balsamic vinegar, salt and pepper to taste. Toss to combine.
- When baguette slices are done, remove from oven and let cool for approximately 3-5 minutes, or until cool enough to handle.
- Top each slice with 1-2 Tbsp of strawberry mixture.
- Sprinkle with 1 tsp flakey salt.
- Serve immediately.
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