Caprese Bruschetta
A quick and fresh appetizer or snack with toasted bread, juicy tomatoes, creamy mozzarella, and fragrant basil, finished with a drizzle of olive oil.
- Total time
- 15 min
- Servings
- 4
- Calories
- 280
- Protein
- 12g
Ingredients
- 1 loaf baguette
- 2 medium tomatoes
- 8 oz fresh mozzarella
- 10 leaves fresh basil leaves
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- ½ tsp salt
Instructions
- 1
Slice the baguette into 1/2 inch thick slices and toast them in a toaster or under the broiler until golden and crisp, about 2-3 minutes.
- 2
Dice the 2 tomatoes and 8 oz mozzarella into small cubes and place them in a bowl.
- 3
Add the 10 basil leaves (torn) and 1/2 tsp salt to the bowl, then drizzle with 1 tbsp of the olive oil and toss gently to combine.
- 4
Spoon the tomato-mozzarella mixture generously onto each toasted bread slice.
- 5
Drizzle the remaining 1 tbsp olive oil over the top and serve immediately.
Tools you’ll need
- Toaster or broiler
- Knife
- Cutting board
- Mixing bowl
- Spoon
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