Bruschetta Caprese (Fresh Tomato and Mozzarella Appetizer, 10 Minutes)
The easiest appetizer for Summer is here! Using the freshest ingredients, Bruschetta Caprese is made with juicy tomatoes, creamy mozzarella and aromatic basil layered on top of crusty bread. With a drizzle of olive oil and balsamic vinegar, each bite is heaven for your taste buds!
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 153.68kcal
Equipment
- 1 Mixing Bowl
Ingredients
- French baguette or Italian bread loaf sliced into 1-inch thick pieces
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- 1 garlic clove peeled
- 4 large tomatoes diced
- 8 ounces small mozzarella balls
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
- 1 tablespoon fresh basil chopped
- salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Place the slices of bread onto a sheet pan and brush both sides with some olive oil.
- Heat under the broiler for 1-2 minutes until slightly golden.
- As soon as the bread comes out of the oven, rub each slice with the garlic clove.
- Combine the diced tomato, mozzarella balls, olive oil, balsamic vinegar, basil and salt and pepper in a bowl.
- Spoon the bruschetta evenly onto each toasted bread slice. Top with more fresh basil leaves and flakey salt, if desired. Serve immediately.
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Notes
- Toast the baguette until the edges are deeply golden so the crostini stay crisp and hold the topping without getting soggy too quickly.
- Use cherry tomatoes for the best flavor and texture. They’re sweeter, less watery, and hold their shape better than larger tomatoes.
- Mozzarella pearls work best because they distribute evenly and make each bite more balanced, but diced fresh mozzarella also works.
- Pat the mozzarella dry before mixing if it feels extra wet to avoid excess moisture in the topping.
- Spoon the tomato mixture onto the bread just before serving so the crostini stay crisp.
- If serving for a party, keep the topping separate and let guests assemble their own for the freshest texture.
- I don’t recommend freezing this recipe since fresh tomatoes, basil, and mozzarella become watery after thawing.
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 153.68kcal | Carbohydrates: 3.82g | Protein: 7.54g | Fat: 12.92g | Saturated Fat: 3.35g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.56g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3.43g | Cholesterol: 13.61mg | Sodium: 31.74mg | Potassium: 200.36mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2.56g | Vitamin A: 700.69IU | Vitamin C: 11.45mg | Calcium: 145.44mg | Iron: 0.29mg
