The weather in Northeast PA has been swinging back and forth from the mid-80’s down into the 40’s as we work our way through April. On those warm days though, I love spending time on our patio, soaking up the sunshine! That’s when I want bright, fresh appetizers!
My go-to is Easy 5-Minute Bruschetta! Perfect for appetizers, great with grilled chicken! It literally takes me only 5 minutes to prepare.
Appreciating life…
I made this version of bruschetta right after I successfully finished all of my breast cancer treatment last summer. It was late July, hot and humid. I had a bit of time to myself and an overabundance of grape tomatoes growing in the garden. So, I made this Easy 5-Minute Bruschetta, sliced up some fresh mozzarella, and grilled a few crostini. I layered everything together and enjoyed it on the patio – grateful for the second chance on life that I had been given.
For those of you that have gone through cancer treatment or a major life-altering event, you’ll understand what I mean. After surviving cancer, you really take the time to reflect on how important it is to enjoy the small things in life everyday.
I hope you try my Easy 5-Minute Bruschetta and remember – enjoy the small things!
How To Make Easy 5-Minute Bruschetta
Recipe Notes
Grill boneless chicken breasts and top with Easy Bruschetta for a Mediterranean inspired meal – my Bruschetta Chicken!
Easy 5-Minute Bruschetta
Ingredients
Ingredients:
- 1 pint grape tomatoes approximately 2 cups
- ⅓ cup fresh basil leaves thinly sliced
- 2 cloves garlic peeled
- 1 Tbsp. aged balsamic vinegar I love using fig balsamic
- 2 Tbsp. extra virgin olive oil
- ½ tsp. sea salt
- ¼ tsp. black pepper
Instructions
Instructions:
- Rinse and drain grape tomatoes. Add to a food processor with the garlic cloves and pulse a few times until chunky but not puréed. Pour into a medium bowl.
- Add aged balsamic vinegar, olive oil, sea salt, and pepper. Mix to combine.
- Stack and roll the fresh basil leaves. Slice into thin ribbons. Add to the bruschetta. Mix to combine.
- Let the bruschetta sit at room temperature for at least 10 minutes to allow flavors to combine before serving.
