Herb-Crusted Tomato and Basil Bruschetta

By AislePrompt Test Kitchen · Reviewed by AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-23 · Updated 2026-04-23

A simple appetizer with roasted tomatoes and fresh basil atop toasted bread, bursting with garden-inspired flavors. This mediterranean-inspired salads ready in about 40 minutes pairs diced Ripe tomatoes, tablespoons, chopped Fresh basil, tablespoon Balsamic vinegar into a side that holds its own next to almost any main — bright, balanced, and quick enough to slot into a weeknight plate. Each serving lands at about 250 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly next to roasted proteins, grain bowls, or weeknight mains. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 2 cups, diced Ripe tomatoes
• 3 tablespoons, chopped Fresh basil
• 1 tablespoon Balsamic vinegar
• 2 tablespoons Olive oil
• 1 clove, minced Garlic
• 1, sliced into 1/2-inch thick pieces Baguette
• 1/2 teaspoon Salt
• 1/4 teaspoon Black pepper

Instructions

1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). In a bowl, combine 2 cups diced tomatoes, 3 tablespoons chopped basil, 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar, 2 tablespoons olive oil, 1 minced garlic clove, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper; toss until evenly coated.
2. Step 2: Spread the tomato mixture in a single layer on a baking dish.
3. Step 3: Roast for 20 minutes until tomatoes are tender and edges are slightly caramelized.
4. Step 4: While tomatoes roast, arrange baguette slices on a baking sheet and toast for 5 minutes until golden and crisp.
5. Step 5: Top each toasted baguette slice with 1/2 cup of roasted tomato mixture.