This simple, vibrant bruschetta dip makes a fantastic crowd-pleasing Italian appetizer. It's fresh, juicy, packed with flavors and ready in minutes!Recipe yields 1 ½ cup (about 4 servings).
Prep Time10 minutesmins
Rest time10 minutesmins
Total Time20 minutesmins
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: Italian
Keyword: Bruschetta dip
Servings: 4
Calories: 72kcal
Author: Katia
Ingredients
½ lb(220 grams)cherry tomatoes, at room temperature
2tablespoonsextra virgin olive oil
¼teaspoongrated garlic, add more if you wish
1-2tablespoonsfresh basil leaves, chopped
1teaspoon fine salt, or to taste
To serve
8slices of baguette, ciabatta, or artisanal bread toasted or grilled
Instructions
Using a sharp serrated knife and a chopping board, cut the tomatoes into small cubes. You want them nice and neat, not mushy.
Place the diced tomatoes to a bowl along with the rest of the ingredients, toss well to combine and it time allows, let it sit for about 10-15 minutes to let the flavors to mingle together.
Taste and adjust the seasoning if needed, you'll want the flavor pops. Add extra fresh basil if you wish.
Serve at room temperature with grilled or toasted artisanal bread, ciabatta or baguette.
Notes
Bruschetta dip storage: it's best eaten fresh within hours when the colors are still bright and the tomatoes look fresh, that's ideal if you serve it to guests. But leftovers keep well in the fridge, stored in airtight container, for about 2 days. The color will be a bit dull and the texture slightly mushy.Nutrition facts: the nutrition values are for one serving (without bread) and are based on an online nutrition calculator. It’s an estimate only and it should not be considered as a substitute for a professional nutritionist’s advice. Please see my disclosure policies.