This is a great appetizer from Simply in Season to make while the grill is hot and you’re waiting for some people to arrive, as was the case on Sunday when DH and his friends rode for 100 miles on their bicycles. Yes, they are crazy. So we celebrated with a cookout. I’ll post more of the recipes throughout the week as I get them typed up.
FOR PRINTABLE VERSION CLICK HERE: Bruschetta with Grilled Bread
1 loaf French bread (sliced)
2 large tomatoes (yellow, diced; I used orange since that’s what I had)
2 large tomatoes (red, diced)
1/2 cup mozzarella cheese (diced)
1/2 cup green olives (chopped)
1/2 cup olive oil
1/2 cup fresh basil (chopped)
2 Tbs lemon peel (freshly grated; I omitted this because I used lemon infused olive oil)
1 Tbs capers
6 cloves garlic (minced)
salt and pepper to taste
1. Lightly grill the slices of French bread on both sides.
2. Combine remaining ingredients and use as topping for the bread.
Servings: 8
The Verdict: Everyone scarfed this down, and not just because they were starving from the bike ride. Even our friends’ kids loved it, although they are little foodies. The photo above shows DH helping them. They ended up eating the bruschetta separate from the toast, and begged for more olives. Gotta love ‘em! The fresh heirloom tomatoes and homemade mozzarella took center stage, but the overall taste profile was just so addictive.
Nutrition Facts
Serving size: 1/8 of a recipe (4.4 ounces).
Percent daily values based on the Reference Daily Intake (RDI) for a 2000 calorie diet.
Nutrition information calculated from recipe ingredients.
Amount Per Serving
Calories 186.94
Calories From Fat (76%) 141.94
% Daily Value
Total Fat 16.11g 25%
Saturated Fat 2.87g 14%
Cholesterol 5.28mg 2%
Sodium 200.19mg 8%
Potassium 302.35mg 9%
Total Carbohydrates 8.61g 3%
Fiber 2.22g 9%
Sugar 1.58g
Protein 3.84g 8%
This recipe also shared on Meatless Mondays and Made by You Mondays, Two for Tuesdays, Tuesday Twister, and Tempt My Tummy Tuesdays
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We’ve been making a lot of fresh salsa, which is always great, but I think I need to mix it up a bit!
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I’m stopping by from SITS. My mouth literally watered when I read this recipe. I’m putting it on my to try list!
Have a great day!
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OH!!! We would totally scarf this down, too…I LOOOOVE it! Thanks for sharing this with Two for Tuesdays =)
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Wendy, This is one of those recipes that just SCREAMS easy summer food! Awesome! Thanks so much for posting on the two for tuesday recipe blog hop. Alex@amoderatelife
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Hey, this is something I’d love to tuck into after a century, too. Thanks for linking up with Two for Tuesday. I love that cookbook (I know, I’ve said it before)!
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How wonderful and fresh and delicious – I love the little kids eating it straight! thanks for linking this to Two for Tuesdays!
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