Greek Bruschetta
Fresh, colorful, and packed with bold Mediterranean flavors, this Greek Bruschetta is a delicious twist on traditional bruschetta. Juicy fresh tomatoes, crisp cucumber, salty feta cheese, and briny kalamata olives are tossed in a flavorful vinaigrette and served over crispy baguette slices. Whether you’re planning your next party, looking for a great appetizer, or simply craving something light and refreshing, this Greek salad bruschetta is always a crowd-pleaser.
– Swap cherry tomatoes for grape tomatoes or other ripe fresh tomatoes.
– Use goat cheese instead of feta for a creamier topping.
– Add chopped roasted red peppers or artichoke hearts.
– Stir in chopped fresh basil or parsley for even more fresh flavor.
– Sprinkle with toasted pine nuts for extra crunch.
– If you can’t find a baguette, any crusty bread works well.
– For an authentic Greek twist, serve the topping over barley rusk instead of toasted bread.
Yes! The topping actually tastes even better after it has had time to marinate.
Absolutely. Bake the baguette slices a day or two ahead and store them in an airtight container until you’re ready to serve.
Homemade dressing gives the freshest flavor, but a simple Greek vinaigrette from the grocery store can work if you’re short on time.
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Ingredient Notes
- Cherry Tomatoes: The juicy base that gives this recipe its bright, fresh taste. If you have grape tomatoes on hand, they’ll work just as well.
- English Cucumber: Adds cool crunch with fewer seeds and tender skin.
- Kalamata Olives: Bring the signature salty bite found in many dishes from the Greek kitchen.
- Red Onion: Adds a mild sharpness and beautiful color.
- Feta Cheese: Creamy, tangy, and the perfect finishing touch.
- Extra Virgin Olive Oil: Creates a rich dressing and helps toast the crostini. Use just a little olive oil to brush the bread before baking.
- Red Wine Vinegar: Gives the dressing a bright, tangy flavor.
- Garlic: Adds bold savory flavor.
- Lemon Juice: Brightens every bite.
- Dried Oregano: A classic Mediterranean herb.
- Honey: Balances the acidity.
- Salt & Black Pepper: Bring all the flavors together.
- Baguette: Thinly sliced into crispy baguette slices for serving.
How To Make Greek Bruschetta
- Prepare the tomatoes, cucumber, olives, and red onion, then combine them in a large bowl with the feta cheese.
- Whisk (or shake in a jar) the extra virgin olive oil, red wine vinegar, garlic, lemon juice, oregano, honey, salt, and pepper.
- Pour the dressing over the tomato mixture and gently toss. Let the mixture rest at room temperature for at least 30 minutes or up to 2 hours so the flavors can meld.
- Slice the baguette diagonally. Arrange the bread in a single layer on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Brush each slice with a little olive oil and bake until golden and crisp.
- Spoon the greek bruschetta over each crostini and finish with extra feta cheese before serving.
Greek Bruschetta
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Equipment
Ingredients
- 10 oz cherry tomatoes cut in ½
- 1 English cucumber about 2 cups, seeded and diced
- 1 cup kalamata olives pitted and cut in ½
- 1 cup red onion sliced thinly and cut in ½
- ½ cup feta crumbled, plus extra for sprinkling on top
- 2 Tablespoons olive oil
- 2 Tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 Tablespoon lemon juice
- 2 teaspoons dried oregano
- ½ teaspoon honey
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
Crostini
- 1 baguette sliced
- Olive oil
Instructions
- Prepare the tomatoes, cucumber, olives, and red onion, then combine them in a large bowl with the feta cheese.
- Whisk (or shake in a jar) the extra virgin olive oil, red wine vinegar, garlic, lemon juice, oregano, honey, salt, and pepper.
- Pour the dressing over the tomato mixture and gently toss. Let the mixture rest at room temperature for at least 30 minutes or up to 2 hours so the flavors can meld.
- Slice the baguette diagonally. Arrange the bread in a single layer on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Brush each slice with a little olive oil and bake until golden and crisp.
- Spoon the greek bruschetta over each crostini and finish with extra feta cheese before serving.
Nutrition
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