Cherry Tomato Mozzarella Bruschetta
This Cherry Tomato Mozzarella Bruschetta is a vibrant, fresh appetizer featuring juicy cherry tomatoes, creamy mozzarella, fragrant basil, and a drizzle of olive oil and balsamic.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes (5 minutes if toasting bread)
- Total Time: 10–15 minutes
- Yield: 6 appetizer portions or 12 crostini 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup fresh mozzarella balls (bocconcini or ciliegine), halved
- 1/3 cup fresh basil leaves, torn or chopped
- 1–2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar or glaze
- 1 garlic clove, minced (optional)
- Sea salt, to taste
- Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- 1 crusty baguette or 12 crostini slices, toasted (optional)
Instructions
- Halve the cherry tomatoes and mozzarella balls. Mince garlic if using.
- In a mixing bowl, gently toss together tomatoes, mozzarella, basil, garlic, olive oil, and balsamic vinegar or glaze.
- Season with sea salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste. Toss gently to combine.
- Spoon the mixture onto toasted baguette slices or serve as a dip in a bowl.
- Garnish with extra basil and a drizzle of olive oil or balsamic glaze before serving.
Notes
- Use burrata, feta, or ricotta in place of mozzarella for variation.
- Add oregano or thyme for extra herbal notes.
- Rub toasted bread with garlic for more depth of flavor.
- Include red pepper flakes or jalapeños for heat.
- Serve on cucumber slices or gluten-free crackers for a gluten-free version.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 crostini
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
Find it online: https://tastyera.com/cherry-tomato-mozzarella-bruschetta/