# Classic Tomato Basil Bruschetta

This is a simple, classic, and flavorful dish featuring toasted bread topped with fresh mozzarella and a mixture of diced tomatoes, red onion, and basil.

- Cuisine: Italian
- Category: Appetizer
- Language: en

## Ingredients

- 2 tomatoes, finely diced
- 0.5 red onion, finely diced
- 1 handful fresh basil, chopped
- to taste salt
- to taste black pepper
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp balsamic sauce
- baguette or ciabatta, sliced
- fresh mozzarella, sliced
- butter or olive oil, for toasting

## Instructions

1. In a bowl, mix the diced tomatoes, red onion, and basil.
2. Season with salt, pepper, olive oil, and a drizzle of balsamic sauce.
3. Stir well and set aside.
4. Toast your bread slices in a pan with a little butter or olive oil until golden and crispy.
5. Layer each slice with fresh mozzarella.
6. Spoon the tomato mixture generously over the top.
7. Plate it up.
8. Sprinkle a little extra basil if you like.
9. Enjoy immediately.

## Equipment

- bowl
- pan

## Tips

- Serve immediately for best freshness.

## Source

- Original video: https://vt.tiktok.com/ZSQVYMF5v/
- Recipe page: https://www.cliprecipe.com/recipe/47f99df7-3996-4750-ae2a-aa6c91a2e74d
- Extracted: 2026-06-15

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