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copycat trader joe's bruschetta recipe with garlic olive oil and basil

Copycat Trader Joe's Bruschetta Sauce

By: Kelly Jensen
This copycat Trader Joe's Bruschetta recipe sauce is sweet, tangy, and SO flavorful - a taste of summer in each bite! Made with diced tomatoes, fresh garlic, olive oil, basil, and a tangy vinegar dressing this is one incredible appetizer that tastes just as good as the original.
5 from 2 votes
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 0 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Course Appetizer, Sauce
Cuisine American, Italian
Servings 8 1/4 cup servings
Calories 109 kcal

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl

Ingredients
  

  • 1.5 lbs tomatoes diced, I used Campari tomatoes
  • 5 cloves garlic minced
  • 1/3 cup olive oil
  • 1/4 cup white balsamic vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons fresh basil sliced into ribbons
  • 2 teaspoons sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Instructions
 

  • Chop the tomatoes - Finely dice tomatoes into small pieces and place in a large mixing bowl.
  • Add the minced garlic, olive oil, and white balsamic vinegar, fresh sliced basil, sugar, salt, and pepper.
  • Mix well to combine. The bruschetta sauce will be a bit liquid-y, but don't drain! Allow the tomatoes to marinade in the sauce for at least a day (then drain if you prefer). Taste and add more garlic, or a pinch of salt, or basil if desired.
  • Serve immediately, or refrigerate and enjoy for up to 4 days.

Notes

Recipe Notes
  • Canola oil is listed as one of the ingredients in TJ's bruschetta on the label. I left this out, as I didn't have any on hand and the olive oil had the perfect flavor. If you want to stay true to the original, you can add some if you have on hand.
  • Don't strain! Keep the tomatoes marinating in the sauce. If it's too watery for you, serve with a slotted spoon.
Additions and Substitutions
  • If you can't find white balsamic vinegar, you can mix 2 tablespoons of white wine vinegar with 2 tablespoons of regular aged balsamic. The color will be a bit darker than the store-bought sauce, but the flavor is delicious.
  • Fresh garlic is best, but you can use minced jarred garlic in a pinch.
  • For a spicier version, add 1/2 teaspoon chili flakes into the sauce.

Nutrition

Calories: 109kcalCarbohydrates: 6gProtein: 1gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gSodium: 152mgPotassium: 220mgFiber: 1gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 735IUVitamin C: 12mgCalcium: 15mgIron: 0.4mg
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