Garden Fresh Mediterranean Bruschetta
Garden Fresh Mediterranean Bruschetta is a delightful and colorful appetizer that captures the essence of the Mediterranean in every bite. With its vibrant combination of fresh tomatoes, creamy feta, and aromatic herbs, this dish is perfect for any gathering. Whether you are hosting a summer barbecue or enjoying a casual dinner with friends, this bruschetta is sure to impress your guests while satisfying your palate. The best part? It can be prepared in just 20 minutes, making it an ideal choice for both seasoned cooks and kitchen novices alike.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 12 bruschetta pieces 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 baguette
- 4 Roma tomatoes
- ½ seedless English cucumber
- 1 ½ cup freshly crumbled feta cheese
- ½ cup chopped green onion
- Juice of 1 lemon
- ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tsp red wine vinegar
- ½ garlic powder
- ½ salt
- ¼ tsp freshly ground black pepper
- ¼ dried oregano leaves
- ⅛ dried dill
- ½ tsp dried basil (or 1 TBSP fresh basil)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Slice the baguette into ½-inch thick pieces and place them on a baking sheet.
- Drizzle olive oil over each slice and toast in the oven for about 5-7 minutes until golden brown.
- While the bread toasts, chop the Roma tomatoes and cucumber into small cubes and combine them in a mixing bowl.
- Add crumbled feta, chopped green onion, lemon juice, olive oil, red wine vinegar, garlic powder, salt, pepper, oregano, dill, and basil to the bowl. Toss gently until well mixed.
- Once the baguette slices are toasted, top each slice with the mixture generously.
- Serve immediately for optimal enjoyment.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bruschetta (30g)
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 10mg