Fresh Strawberry Basil Bruschetta
A quick and easy summer appetizer featuring fresh strawberries, fragrant basil, and crispy grilled bread with a drizzle of balsamic vinegar.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 minutes
- Total Time: 16 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup fresh strawberries, hulled and diced
- A small handful fresh basil leaves, finely chopped
- 1 loaf baguette or ciabatta bread, sliced about ½ inch thick
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 garlic clove, peeled and halved
- 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
- Sea salt, to taste
- Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- Optional: crumbled goat cheese or fresh mozzarella
Instructions
- Slice the baguette or ciabatta into ½-inch thick pieces. Brush each slice lightly with olive oil on both sides.
- Heat your grill or grill pan to medium-high. Place the bread slices on the grill, cooking for 2-3 minutes per side until grill marks appear and the bread is crisp but not burnt. Remove and immediately rub the top of each slice with the cut side of a garlic clove.
- In a mixing bowl, combine diced strawberries, chopped basil, 1 tablespoon olive oil, and balsamic vinegar. Season with sea salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste. Toss gently to combine.
- Spoon the strawberry basil mixture generously onto each grilled bread slice. If using, crumble goat cheese or add slices of fresh mozzarella on top.
- Drizzle a little extra olive oil and balsamic vinegar over the bruschetta if desired. Garnish with a few whole basil leaves and serve immediately.
Notes
If strawberries are dry, sprinkle with a teaspoon of sugar and let sit for 10 minutes to draw out juices. Avoid overloading bread with topping to prevent sogginess. Assemble just before serving for best texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bruschetta slice
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 5
- Sodium: 150
- Fat: 6
- Saturated Fat: 1
- Carbohydrates: 13
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 2
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