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Introduction to Bruschetta
- Bruschetta is an antipasto from Italy consisting of grilled bread rubbed with garlic and topped with various fresh ingredients like olives, tomatoes, peppers, and herbs.
Description of Bruschetta
- Typically, bruschetta is a snack, first course or an appetizer, but it can be a meal. I like to top grilled bread with simple toppings and serve with a green salad, cherry tomatoes, olives, fruit, cheese and light red wine.
Different Varieties of Bruschetta
- This bruschetta salsa recipe combines sweetened serrano honey balsamic vinegar and glaze. The glaze coats the tomatoes so the salsa isn’t too watery. You could make this bruschetta with feta instead of mozzarella.
What Qualifies as Bruschetta?
- What is bruschetta? Bruschetta is an Italian appetizer consisting of grilled bread rubbed with garlic and drizzled with olive oil, often topped with tomatoes and herbs.
Another Name for Bruschetta
- Bruschetta is toasted bread rubbed with garlic and drizzled with olive oil. The name comes from the Italian word bruscare, meaning “to roast over coals.” It is commonly served as an appetizer or snack.
