ITALIAN BRUSCHETTA

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This is about as Italian as it gets. Chunky tomatoes and pesto served on crispy garlic toast. You can make it on any shape of kind of toast.Unknown Source

Provided by Lynnda Cloutier

Categories     Other Appetizers

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 loaf, 24 inches, of hard crusted french baguette, thinly sliced and toasted dark
1/2 stick butter or margarine
garlic salt
5 - 6 ripe tomatoes, diced
1/2 c pesto sauce
1 vidalia onion, finely chopped
1/4 c finely chopped fresh cilantro or parsley
1 Tbsp olive oil
black olives, optional

Steps:

  • 1. Slice French bread into 1/2 inch diagonal slices. Spread a little butter on each piece of bread. Sprinkle with a little garlic salt. Toast under broiler til brown. Remove from broiler and let cool slightly. Spread each piece of toast with some pesto sauce
  • 2. Mix the tomatoes, chopped onions, parsley and olive oil together til well blended. Put about one rounded Tbsp. of mixture on a slice of toasted bread and spread evenly. Arrange Bruschetta on long narrow platter. Serve and enjoy.
  • 3. For Italian Bruschetta with cheese spread, you will need 8 oz. cream cheese softened and 2 to 3 finely chopped green onions. Mix well and spread about one heaping teaspoon of cheese mixture on toasted bread. Add tomato mixture from above. Arrange on long platter and serve.

Jenaeve Ramos
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I'm not usually a fan of bruschetta, but this recipe changed my mind. It's so flavorful and delicious.


Cassidy Walley
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This bruschetta is the perfect way to use up leftover tomatoes. It's a delicious and easy appetizer.


Laveen Hasan
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I love the combination of flavors in this bruschetta. The tomatoes, basil, and garlic are perfect together.


Monica Mashoma
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This is my go-to recipe for bruschetta. It's so easy to make and it always turns out delicious.


Md Humayun kobir
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I've made this bruschetta several times now and it's always a hit. It's the perfect appetizer for any occasion.


Mohamed Ebrahim
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I love that this recipe uses fresh tomatoes. It makes the bruschetta taste so much better than when I use store-bought tomatoes.


Alexander Ahmann
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This is the perfect recipe for a summer party. It's light and refreshing, and it's always a crowd-pleaser.


Furqan ali
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I've never made bruschetta before, but this recipe made it so easy. It's now one of my favorite appetizers.


Dorian Brusiter
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This bruschetta is so easy to make and it's always a hit with my family and friends.


Eden Daily
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I love how versatile this recipe is. I've used different types of bread and toppings and it always turns out great.


Awwad Awwad
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I made this bruschetta for a potluck and it was a huge success. Everyone raved about it.


Alex Mathis
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I followed the recipe exactly and the bruschetta turned out perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.


Charity Fenwick
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This is the best bruschetta recipe I've ever tried. The flavors are amazing!


kannon knox
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I've made this bruschetta several times now and it's always a crowd-pleaser.


Thanu Thanushan
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I love that this recipe uses fresh ingredients. It makes the bruschetta taste so much better.


Abstract Ohh
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This recipe is so easy to follow and the bruschetta comes out perfect every time.


famous nwauzo
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I made this bruschetta for a party last weekend and it was a hit! Everyone loved it.