Tomato, Red Onion, and Basil Bruschetta

A classic Italian appetizer featuring fresh cherry tomatoes, red onion, and fragrant basil served on toasted focaccia bread. This bright and flavorful bruschetta is perfect for summer entertaining.

4 servings
17 min

Ingredients

  • 2 cups assorted cherry, grape, and teardrop tomatoes, halved (or quartered if large)
  • ½ small red onion
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 3 tablespoons fresh basil
  • tablespoons balsamic vinegar
  • 1 loaf focaccia
  • 1 clove garlic
  • peeled
  • halved

Cooking Instructions

  1. 1.

    Combine halved tomatoes, finely chopped onion, 3 tablespoons olive oil, chopped fresh basil, and balsamic vinegar in medium bowl; season tomato topping with salt and pepper. DO AHEAD: Topping can be made 2 hours ahead. Cover and let stand at room temperature, tossing occasionally.

    10 min

  2. 2.

    Preheat broiler. Place focaccia half, cut side up, on baking sheet; brush bread with olive oil. Toast bread in broiler until top is golden brown, watching closely to avoid burning, about 2 minutes. Immediately rub cut side of bread all over with halved garlic, then cut focaccia crosswise into 4 equal pieces.

    5 min

  3. 3.

    Top toasted focaccia with tomato mixture and serve.

    2 min

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