Description
A fresh and flavorful appetizer featuring juicy cherry tomatoes, fragrant basil, and crispy baguette slices drizzled with balsamic.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 cups cherry tomatoes, diced
- ⅓ cup basil leaves, finely chopped
- ¼ cup olive oil (divided)
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1 French baguette
- ¼ cup balsamic drizzle
Instructions
- Dice the cherry tomatoes.
- Finely chop the basil leaves.
- Divide the olive oil into two portions.
- Mix diced tomatoes, chopped basil, half of the olive oil, and salt in a bowl.
- Slice the French baguette into thin pieces.
- Brush baguette slices with the remaining olive oil.
- Toast the baguette slices until golden and crispy.
- Top toasted baguette slices with the tomato and basil mixture.
- Drizzle balsamic over the topped baguette slices.
- Serve immediately as a fresh appetizer or snack.
Notes
Use fresh, ripe cherry tomatoes for the best flavor. Toast the baguette just before serving to keep it crisp.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: No-Cook / Toasting
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: cherry tomatoes, basil, baguette, appetizer, balsamic, easy