Description
Creamy avocado meets zesty tomatoes in this Mediterranean-inspired bruschetta toast. Crisp bread cradles fresh ingredients, delivering a quick, elegant appetizer that brings Italian coastal flavors directly to your plate.
Ingredients
Scale
Produce:
- 1 small avocado
- 1 large or 2 small ripe tomatoes
- 1 clove garlic (for toast)
- 1 clove garlic (for bruschetta)
- 3 or 4 fresh basil leaves
Bread and Base:
- 2 slices crusty bread
Oils, Vinegars, and Seasonings:
- 2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 teaspoon balsamic vinegar
- Balsamic glaze (homemade or store-bought)
- Kosher salt
- Black pepper
Instructions
- Dice fresh, ripe tomatoes into small, uniform cubes, ensuring a consistent texture for the bruschetta topping.
- Finely mince one garlic clove and chop fresh basil leaves, releasing their aromatic oils to enhance the flavor profile.
- In a ceramic mixing bowl, gently combine the diced tomatoes, minced garlic, and chopped basil with extra virgin olive oil and balsamic vinegar.
- Season the tomato mixture with a pinch of kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, then allow the ingredients to marinate and develop complex flavors for 10-15 minutes.
- Select a high-quality artisan bread and slice it into 1/2-inch (1.27 centimeters) thick pieces, preparing for toasting.
- Place bread slices in a toaster or under the broiler, monitoring closely to achieve a golden-brown color and crisp exterior without burning.
- While the toast is still hot, gently rub a halved garlic clove across the surface to infuse additional aromatic notes.
- Carefully slice a ripe avocado in half, remove the pit, and use a fork to mash the flesh into a smooth, creamy consistency.
- Spread the mashed avocado evenly across the toasted bread, creating a rich, velvety base.
- Generously spoon the marinated tomato mixture over the avocado layer, allowing the juices to slightly soak into the toast.
- Finish by drizzling a small amount of balsamic glaze over the bruschetta for a touch of sweetness and visual appeal.
Notes
- Prep bruschetta mixture 15-30 minutes ahead to develop deeper, richer flavor profiles.
- Use ripe, firm tomatoes for best texture and avoid watery consistency in the topping.
- Choose sourdough or rustic bread with sturdy structure to prevent soggy toast.
- Mash avocado just before serving to maintain vibrant green color and prevent browning.
- Balsamic glaze adds elegant sweetness and beautiful artistic drizzle to enhance overall presentation.
- Room temperature ingredients blend more harmoniously and create more intense taste experience.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Toasting
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2
- Calories: 248 kcal
- Sugar: 3.5 g
- Sodium: 296 mg
- Fat: 17.2 g
- Saturated Fat: 2.7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 19.6 g
- Fiber: 6.3 g
- Protein: 5.4 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg