One of my favorite easy summer recipes is a Fresh Tomato Bruschetta. It’s light, fresh, and captures the essence of summer with ripe tomatoes and fragrant basil. Here’s how you can make it:
Ingredients:
- 2 large ripe beefsteak tomatoes, finely chopped (discard the seeds)
- 1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves, chopped
- 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice (approx half a lemon)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 baguette, sliced and toasted
2. Add Flavor: To the tomatoes, add the finely chopped red onion, minced garlic, and freshly chopped basil leaves. Mix these together to combine the flavors.
We love things a little spicy on the Nauti Team. Add one seeded jalapeño, finely chopped. If you are looking for that extra kick.
3. Dress It Up: Pour in the lemon juice and olive oil over the tomato mixture. Gently stir to coat everything evenly.
4. Season: Season with salt and pepper according to your taste preferences. Give it a final stir.
5. Toast the Bread: Slice a baguette into 1/2 inch slices. Toast the slices until golden brown. You can either grill them for a smoky flavor or toast them in the oven.
6. Assemble: Once your bread is toasted, spoon the tomato mixture generously on top of each slice. The juice from the tomatoes and dressing will soak into the bread a bit which is just delicious.
7. Serve: Serve immediately to enjoy the crunch of the toasted bread with the fresh, juicy topping.
This Bruschetta makes for a perfect appetizer or a light dinner during summer evenings, paired beautifully with a chilled glass of rosé or your favorite white wine! Enjoy the burst of fresh summer flavors with minimal effort.
PS: For a quick meal, add the Tomato Bruschetta to your favorite pasta with some mini mozzarella balls for a fun summer pasta salad.
Ingredients:
- 2 large ripe beefsteak tomatoes, finely chopped (discard the seeds)- 1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves, chopped
- 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice (approx half a lemon)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 baguette, sliced and toasted
Instructions:
1. Prep the Tomatoes: Begin by chopping the tomatoes into small pieces and place them in a mixing bowl.2. Add Flavor: To the tomatoes, add the finely chopped red onion, minced garlic, and freshly chopped basil leaves. Mix these together to combine the flavors.
We love things a little spicy on the Nauti Team. Add one seeded jalapeño, finely chopped. If you are looking for that extra kick.
3. Dress It Up: Pour in the lemon juice and olive oil over the tomato mixture. Gently stir to coat everything evenly.
4. Season: Season with salt and pepper according to your taste preferences. Give it a final stir.
5. Toast the Bread: Slice a baguette into 1/2 inch slices. Toast the slices until golden brown. You can either grill them for a smoky flavor or toast them in the oven.
6. Assemble: Once your bread is toasted, spoon the tomato mixture generously on top of each slice. The juice from the tomatoes and dressing will soak into the bread a bit which is just delicious.
7. Serve: Serve immediately to enjoy the crunch of the toasted bread with the fresh, juicy topping.
This Bruschetta makes for a perfect appetizer or a light dinner during summer evenings, paired beautifully with a chilled glass of rosé or your favorite white wine! Enjoy the burst of fresh summer flavors with minimal effort.
PS: For a quick meal, add the Tomato Bruschetta to your favorite pasta with some mini mozzarella balls for a fun summer pasta salad.
