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festive bruschetta with red diced tomatoes, green basil, and white mozzarella on golden toasted baguette slices in a wide horizontal shot, arranged on a platter on a holiday table, natural light, shallow depth of field, landscape orientation

Festive Bruschetta

Toasted baguette slices with a vibrant tomato and basil topping create a fun and festive holiday appetizer.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 8 minutes
Total Time 23 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 baguette sliced
  • 3 cups cherry tomatoes diced
  • 1/4 cup fresh basil chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 3 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar
  • 1/2 cup mozzarella pearls
  • 1/2 tsp salt

Method
 

  1. Brush the baguette slices with a little olive oil and toast at 400F for 8 minutes until golden.
  2. Toss the diced tomatoes, basil, garlic, remaining olive oil, balsamic, and salt together in a bowl.
  3. Gently fold in the mozzarella pearls.
  4. Spoon the tomato mixture onto the toasted bread just before serving.
  5. Arrange on a platter and serve right away while the toast is crisp.

Notes

Top the toasts at the last minute so they stay crunchy.