Description
This Bruschetta Dip captures the fresh, vibrant flavors of classic bruschetta in an easy-to-serve, crowd-pleasing format. Combining juicy ripe tomatoes, aromatic basil, and a touch of garlic with olive oil and balsamic vinegar, this dip is perfect for parties, appetizers, or a light snack. Serve it with crispy crostini or your favorite crackers for a delightful bite that highlights simple, fresh ingredients.
Ingredients
Scale
Bruschetta Dip
- 4 large ripe tomatoes, diced
- 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese (optional)
Serving
- Crostini or crackers, for serving
Instructions
- Prepare the tomatoes: Wash and dice the ripe tomatoes evenly to ensure a consistent texture in the dip.
- Combine ingredients: In a mixing bowl, add the diced tomatoes, chopped basil leaves, minced garlic, olive oil, balsamic vinegar, salt, and black pepper. Mix gently to combine all ingredients well without mashing the tomatoes.
- Add Parmesan cheese (optional): If desired, fold in the grated Parmesan cheese for added richness and depth of flavor.
- Chill the dip: Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 15 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.
- Serve: Transfer the dip to a serving bowl and accompany it with crostini or crackers for dipping. Enjoy immediately for the freshest taste.
Notes
- For best flavor, use very ripe, in-season tomatoes.
- If you prefer a smoother texture, you can pulse the ingredients briefly in a food processor, but traditional bruschetta dip is chunky.
- Adjust salt and balsamic vinegar to taste depending on your preference.
- To make this gluten-free, serve with gluten-free crackers or vegetable sticks instead of crostini.
