I have loved bruschetta from the very first time I tasted it years ago in a little Italian restaurant! This Grilled Tomato Bruschetta recipe is really just fantastic! All the flavors of a traditional tomato bruschetta you would normally have in an upscale Italian place. Although it also has a wonderful grilled vegetable flavor which in my mind really puts it over the top!

If you are looking to pair this great appetizer with an Italian-inspired dinner, check out this Copycat Buca Di Beppo Chicken Saltimbocca recipe. And for dessert, maybe try this White Chocolate Raspberry Tiramisu!

Best of all, you can make this on your indoor or outdoor grill. I live in the great white north, and I grill outdoors all year round, although some days it can be challenging. Especially when the temperature drops below -20 degrees Celcius (about -4 F) and the wind is howling! So I thought, let’s try to make this on my indoor grill; it was so easy and worked perfectly!!

Not only is this recipe easy and straightforward, but you can make it ahead of time and keep it in the refrigerator. You just have to take it out and allow it to come up to room temperature before serving. I love appetizers that are both super tasty and versatile!

What do you need to make grilled Tomato Bruschetta?

Nothing magical here with the ingredients. If you have made bruschetta before, you will be familiar with everything you need. The twist is in the process; when you roast the veggies, the flavor profile changes for the better!

HOw to Make grilled Tomato BRuschetta

Start by preheating your indoor grill while you prepare the ingredients. Slice the baguette on the bias into slices about 1/2 inch thick. Lay them out on a tray or large cutting board. Brush both sides of each slice with olive oil and toast in batches on your grill, then set aside.

While the baguette slices are toasting, combine the sundried tomato, garlic, Kosher salt, fresh ground pepper, balsamic vinegar, and red pepper flakes (if using) in a bowl.

Slice the onion into 1/4 inch slices, so they are ready for the grill.

Grill the onions until they have softened and have nice grill marks on them. Remove them from the grill and allow them to cool. BTW if you are grilling your vegetables on an outdoor grill, you need to use a BBQ wok. They work great and are perfect for a grilling task such as this!

Slice the tomatoes in half and grill them until softened and are slightly charred. Once the onions and tomatoes have cooled enough to handle, dice them and add them to the bowl of spices.

Then add the grated parmesan cheese and basil to the bowl. Gently stir to combine the ingredients. Taste and adjust the seasonings by adding more Kosher salt or fresh ground pepper if needed.

Final Touches

Carefully spoon 1-2 tablespoons of the bruschetta on each of the toasted baguette slices. Arrange them on a serving platter and drizzle each with extra virgin olive oil.

This appetizer is the perfect start to an elegant dinner. You can also serve these tasty bites at your next cocktail party. They would also be a hit at your next game day gathering! The fact that you can make it ahead of time is an added bonus.

Look at how great that looks! It’s a 2 to 3 bite treat that everyone will enjoy! Best of all, it tastes as good (or better) than restaurant or store-bought!

Variations

If you are a true bruschetta aficionado, you may have your own recipe, but honestly, you owe it to yourself to try this recipe! Everyone I have served it to tells me it is the best bruschetta they have ever tasted!

You can add a little feta or goat cheese with or in place of the parmesan if you really need to. You could even top your bruschetta with a little more garlic or more balsamic vinegar, but I think you will find you don’t need to.

I do know that you definitely need to add this recipe to your appetizers repertoire because this is one treat you need to serve to your friends and family!

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Yield: 4 Servings

Grilled Tomato Bruschetta

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This amazing Grilled Tomato Bruschetta can be made on your outdoor grill or your indoor grill. Either way, you are going to love the flavors!

Prep Time 10 minutes

Cook Time 30 minutes

Total Time 40 minutes

Ingredients

• 1 Baguette
• 4 Roma tomatoes
• ½ Sweet onion, sliced
• ¼ cup olive oil, plus more for drizzling
• 2 Tbsp sundried tomatoes, chopped
• 1 Tbsp garlic, minced
• 2 Tsp Kosher salt
• 1 Tsp fresh ground pepper
• Pinch of red chili flakes (optional)
• 2 tsp balsamic vinegar
• 1/3 cup parmesan, grated
• 2 Tbsp fresh basil, Chiffonade

Instructions

Preheat your indoor grill while you prepare the ingredients.

Slice the baguette into slices at a 45-degree angle and arrange them on a large plate or cutting board.

Brush both sides of the baguette slices with olive oil and toast in batches on your indoor grill. Then set aside.

In a large bowl, add the chopped sundried tomatoes, minced garlic, Kosher salt, fresh ground pepper, balsamic vinegar, and a pinch of red chili flakes, if using.

Slice the onion into ¼ inch thick slices and roast on the indoor grill until softened and they have nice grill marks.

Place on a cutting board to cool slightly.

Cut the tomatoes in half lengthwise and grill in batches until softened.

While the tomatoes grill, chop the onion and add them to the bowl.

Once the tomatoes are softened and have slight grill marks remove them from the grill and allow them to cool.

Once the tomatoes are cool enough to handle, dice them and add them to the bowl.

Add the grated parmesan cheese and basil. Gently stir to combine. Taste for seasoning; add more Kosher salt or fresh ground pepper if needed.

Spoon 1-2 Tbsp of bruschetta onto each toasted baguette slice and arrange on a platter. Drizzle with olive oil.

Serve immediately.

Notes

You can make this ahead of time, cover it, and refrigerate it until serving. If you do, don’t add the Chiffonade basil or the grated parmesan cheese or spoon the bruschetta onto the baguette toasts until you are ready to serve.

Remove the bruschetta from the refrigerator 30 minutes before serving to allow it to come up to room temperature.

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Nutrition Information:

Yield:

4

Serving Size:

1
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 411Total Fat: 18gSaturated Fat: 4gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 13gCholesterol: 7mgSodium: 1275mgCarbohydrates: 51gFiber: 3gSugar: 9gProtein: 12g

Recipe calculation was provided by Nutritionix and is estimation only. If you need nutritional calculations for medical reasons, please use a source that you trust.