Tomato and Corn Summer Bruschetta with Basil and Feta

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-25 · Updated 2026-04-25

A vibrant summer appetizer combining sweet corn, juicy tomatoes, and salty feta on toasted baguette slices with fresh basil. This Italian summer cookout recipe (vegetarian), ready in about 25 minutes, pairs fresh corn kernels, cherry tomatoes, and feta cheese for a weeknight-friendly dinner. Each serving lands at about 160 calories and feeds 6, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Build a week of meals around this recipe" 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

• 1 cup (from 2 ears) fresh corn kernels
• 1 1/2 cups cherry tomatoes, quartered
• 1/2 cup feta cheese, crumbled
• 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves, chopped
• 1/4 cup red onion, finely diced
• 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
• 1 tbsp red wine vinegar
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp black pepper
• 1 small baguette, sliced into 12 pieces
• 1 garlic clove, halved

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Preheat a grill pan or skillet over medium-high heat. Add 1 cup fresh corn kernels and grill, stirring occasionally, until lightly charred, about 5 minutes. Remove and let cool slightly.
2. Step 2: In a mixing bowl, combine the grilled corn, 1 1/2 cups quartered cherry tomatoes, 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese, 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil leaves, and 1/4 cup finely diced red onion.
3. Step 3: Whisk together 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil, 1 tbsp red wine vinegar, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper. Pour the dressing over the tomato and corn mixture and toss gently to combine.
4. Step 4: Toast 12 slices of baguette in a 375°F oven for 5-6 minutes until golden and crisp. Rub each toasted slice with the cut side of 1 halved garlic clove for flavor.
5. Step 5: Spoon the tomato-corn mixture generously over each baguette slice and serve immediately as a bright summer appetizer.