Summer Tomato Lazy Bruschetta Recipe

Name: Summer Tomato Lazy Bruschetta
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Tomato basil bruschetta dip; 3 cloves of garlic, minced; 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, plus more to taste; 2 teaspoons aged balsamic vinegar; 2 large, ripe tomatoes, heirlooms if available, about 1 lb.; 1 small bunch basil (about 1/4 cup cut); 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil; 1 teaspoon honey (or agave nectar if you're vegan); 1/4 teaspoon dried mint; Pinch red pepper flakes; freshly ground pepper, to taste; Baguette crostini; 1 baguette, sliced very thin on a diagonal; olive oil; kosher salt

Servings: persons

Tomato basil bruschetta dip
3 cloves of garlic, minced
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, plus more to taste
2 teaspoons aged balsamic vinegar
2 large, ripe tomatoes, heirlooms if available, about 1 lb.
1 small bunch basil (about 1/4 cup cut)
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1 teaspoon honey (or agave nectar if you're vegan)
1/4 teaspoon dried mint
Pinch red pepper flakes
freshly ground pepper, to taste
Baguette crostini
1 baguette, sliced very thin on a diagonal
olive oil
kosher salt

1
Place your chopped garlic in a large bowl; sprinkle with measured salt and balsamic and stir. Let sit while you prep and chop your remaining ingredients to take some of the sting out of the garlic, at least 15 minutes.
2
Dice your tomatoes; you can be as fussy or not as you like on this. Remove stems from basil and discard. Thinly slice the leaves.
3
Add your chopped tomatoes and basil, as well as all the remaining dip ingredients, to the bowl with the garlic/balsamic mix. Season generously with salt and pepper. Mix thoroughly. Taste and adjust salt, herbs and sweetness as you see fit.
4
Heat your broiler. Place baguette slices on a couple sheet pans in a single layer. Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with salt. Place in the oven (one at a time if your pans are large) until just golden. Keep a sharp eye, they go from golden to burnt fast. Serve dip room temp with warm crostini.

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Swap the honey for maple syrup or agave for a slightly different but equally rich sweetness.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Tomato basil bruschetta dip, 3 cloves of garlic, minced, 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, plus more to taste, 2 teaspoons aged balsamic vinegar, and more.

Yes, Summer Tomato Lazy Bruschetta falls under the Snacks & Appetizers category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Summer Tomato Lazy Bruschetta

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Variations & substitutions

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