If you love bruschetta as much as I do, you’ll love this tomato bruschetta flight that takes you around the world with six different topping combinations! This fun twist on the classic appetizer uses one easy tomato base and lets you mix and match toppings inspired by global flavors.
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About This Recipe
This fun tomato bruschetta flight is the ultimate summer appetizer! As soon as tomatoes hit their peak, classic bruschetta goes straight to the top of my menu.
Start with a simple mix of chopped tomatoes, olive oil, and salt, then layer on toppings inspired by flavors from around the world. Think creamy burrata with pesto, cream cheese with lox and capers, or goat cheese with Herbes de Provence.
Have fun with the combinations, make it your own, and if you’re looking for even more bruschetta inspiration, this roasted cherry tomato bruschetta is always a crowd favorite!
🧂 Topping Ideas
Build your board by starting with the classic tomato mixture below, then layer each one with these toppings:
- 🇬🇷 Greece: Olive tapenade + crumbled feta + olive oil+ mint
- 🇮🇹 Italy: Pesto + mozzarella + balsamic + basil
- 🇱🇧 Middle East: Labneh (or tzatziki) + pomegranate molasses + sumac + mint
- 🇫🇷 France: Goat cheese + herbes de Provence + honey + tarragon
- 🇺🇸 NY Deli-Inspired: Cream cheese + lox + capers + red onion + everything bagel seasoning
- 🇲🇽 Mexico: Mashed avocado + Cotija + Tajín + lime juice + cilantro
📍 Recipe Tips
- Keep tomatoes at room temp for the best flavor.
- Lightly toast the bread so it’s sturdy enough to hold toppings without getting soggy.
- Let spreads (like goat cheese or cream cheese) sit out for a few minutes before serving so they’re easy to spread.
- Salt your tomato mixture just before serving, this helps avoid extra liquid pooling at the bottom.
- When spooning tomatoes onto bread, strain slightly to avoid adding too much moisture.
Serving Suggestions
This is such a fun summer appetizer and pairs well with almost anything off the grill! Serve alongside:
- Grilled chicken shawarma skewers
- Watermelon cucumber salad
- Fruit Caprese salad
- Grilled Tomahawk Steak
- Grilled Pizza
More Tomato Recipes To Try
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Tomato Bruschetta Toppings Bar
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Equipment
Ingredients
Tomato Bruschetta Base
- 2 cups vine or heirloom tomatoes diced
- 2-3 tablespoons olive oil
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
- 6 slices Toasted crostini for serving
Topping Variations
- 🇬🇷 Greece: Olive tapenade feta, olive oil, mint
- 🇮🇹 Italy: Pesto, mozzarella, balsamic, basil
- 🇱🇧 Middle East: Labneh or cucumber yogurt sauce, pomegranate molasses, sumac, mint
- 🇫🇷 France: Goat cheese, herbes de Provence, honey, tarragon
- 🇺🇸 NY Deli: Cream cheese, smoked salmon, capers, red onion, bagel seasoning
- 🇲🇽 Mexico: Mashed avocado, Cotija, Tajín, lime juice, cilantro
Instructions
- In a bowl, toss tomatoes with olive oil, salt, pepper.
- Let sit at room temperature for 10–15 minutes before using.
- When assembling, spoon tomatoes onto toasted bread, avoiding excess liquid.
- Lightly toast sliced baguette until golden but still soft in the center.
- Spread base layer (cheese, spread, or dip) on each slice.
- Spoon on tomato mixture, avoiding excess liquid.
- Top with chosen garnishes and serve immediately.
Notes
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- Keep tomatoes at room temp for the best flavor.
- Lightly toast the bread so it’s sturdy enough to hold toppings without getting soggy.
- Let spreads (like goat cheese or cream cheese) sit out for a few minutes before serving so they’re easy to spread.
- Salt your tomato mixture just before serving, this helps avoid extra liquid pooling at the bottom.
- When spooning tomatoes onto bread, strain slightly to avoid adding too much moisture.
- Nutrition is based on the tomato bruschetta base only and does not include optional toppings.
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