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-inspired summer cookout recipe (vegetarian), ready in about 25 minutes, pairs fresh corn kernels, cherry tomatoes, feta cheese for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. 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 "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

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

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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.