Zainab’s crispy bruschetta recipe

22 Jun 2026
Craving a tasty starter or snack? Try this easy bruschetta recipe!
Serves: 12
Prep time: 15 minutes
Cook time: 5 minutes
Ingredients
½ red onion
3 garlic cloves
8 basil leaves
8-9 large tomatoes
35ml balsamic vinegar
60ml virgin olive oil
1 loaf crusty bread or sourdough bread
Method
- Finely chop the tomatoes, red onion, and garlic cloves, then place them in a large bowl.
- Add balsamic vinegar and extra virgin olive oil to the bowl, and mix everything together.
- Chop the basil leaves and sprinkle them on top of the mixture. Leave it to chill for 15 minutes.
- Cut 12 slices from the bread loaf and toast them until they are light brown.
- Spoon the mixture onto the toasted bread slices.
And just like that, you'll have some crispy and delicious bruschetta; perfect for a starter or on its own as a snack. Enjoy!
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