Tomato Basil Bruschetta with Feta
Use up your garden fresh tomatoes with this quick and easy summer appetizer. These classic bruschetta toasts are filled with juicy tomatoes, aromatic basil and tangy feta cheese crumbles for the perfect light bite. Serve with your favorite rosè or an aperol spritz.
Cooking time
30 minutes
INGREDIENTS
| 1 loaf | French bread baguette, cut into slices |
| 2 tbsp | olive oil |
| 2 1/2 cups | cherry tomatoes, quartered |
| 1 container | Athenos Traditional Crumbled Feta Cheese |
| 1/2 cup | red onion, finely chopped |
| 2 tbsp | chopped basil |
| 1/4 tsp | black pepper |
| 3 cloves | garlic, minced |
| 1 tsp | kosher salt |
Method
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- Preheat the oven to 425 F.
- Add bread slices to a baking sheet. Brush evenly with 1 tbsp olive oil and season with a sprinkle of kosher salt. Bake for 7-8 minutes or until the tops are golden.
- While toasts are baking, prepare the bruschetta. In a medium bowl add remaining tbsp of olive oil, cherry tomatoes, feta cheese, red onions, basil, black pepper, garlic and kosher salt. Gently toss the ingredients together.
- Remove the toasts from the oven and allow to cool for 5-6 minutes or until cool to the touch.
- Spoon over 1 tbsp or so of the bruschetta mixture onto each slice.
- Garnish with a few extra basil leaves.