Olive Garden Bruschetta Pomodoro Copycat
This copycat Olive Garden bruschetta recipe is simple, delicious, and made with fresh and delicious ingredients. Juicy tomatoes are diced and tossed with olive oil, fresh garlic, and basil leaves for a delicious appetizer anytime!
Equipment
- Mixing Bowl
- Sheet Pan
Ingredients
- 1.5 lbs tomatoes diced I used Campari tomatoes
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- 2 tablespoons fresh basil sliced into ribbons
- 2 teaspoons sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- Bread for serving
Instructions
- Slice your bread, and add it to a sheet pan in a single layer. Broil in the oven for a few minutes until golden brown. Remove the bread, and set aside.
- 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. Allow the tomatoes to marinade in the sauce for at least an hour. Taste and add more garlic, or a pinch of salt, or basil if desired.
- Serve immediately at room temperature on focaccia bread, crostini, or crackers. Or cover and refrigerate - enjoy for up to 4 days. Grill bread to serve with or place slices of bread on a baking sheet and broil or toast for 2-3 minutes until brown.
- Drizzle with extra olive oil or balsamic vinegar as desired.
Notes
Expert Tips
- When chopping the tomatoes, give them a fine dice, and make them roughly the same size. You want the pieces small enough to be bite-sized and consistent throughout the bruschetta.
- Fresh garlic in the dressing makes all the difference – use fresh whole cloves of garlic if you can (instead of jarred minced garlic).
- Season to taste. Everyone’s preferences for salt can vary. Before fully digging in, taste the bruschetta and add a bit more salt (or fresh basil) if desired.
Nutrition
Calories: 84kcalCarbohydrates: 6gProtein: 1gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gSodium: 155mgPotassium: 172mgFiber: 1gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 108IUVitamin C: 8mgCalcium: 31mgIron: 1mg
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