Description
Savory Italian Tomato Bruschetta Dip is a fresh, flavorful, and easy-to-make appetizer combining ripe tomatoes, fragrant basil, garlic, and rich extra virgin olive oil into a creamy, scoopable dip. Perfect for entertaining or quick snacks, it pairs beautifully with toasted bread, veggies, or crackers and can be customized for dietary preferences.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 2 cups fresh ripe Roma or cherry tomatoes, diced
- 2 garlic cloves, finely minced
- 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves, torn
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- Salt, to taste
- Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Optional Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
- 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Prep the Tomatoes and Garlic: Start by washing and dicing your tomatoes into small pieces. Peel and finely mince the garlic cloves to ensure they distribute their flavor evenly throughout the dip.
- Combine Fresh Ingredients: In a mixing bowl, add the diced tomatoes, minced garlic, and torn fresh basil leaves. Gently toss them together to blend the fresh flavors before adding liquid ingredients.
- Add Olive Oil and Season: Drizzle extra virgin olive oil over the mixture. Season with salt and freshly cracked black pepper, then stir carefully to coat everything with the oil and seasonings, which will create that classic savory taste.
- Optional Additions: If desired, stir in a splash of balsamic vinegar and grated Parmesan cheese to enrich the flavor and add complexity to your dip.
- Chill and Serve: Allow the dip to rest in the refrigerator for at least 15 minutes. This step helps the flavors to meld beautifully, enhancing every bite.
Notes
- Use the freshest ingredients: Fresh ripe tomatoes and basil will significantly improve flavor and texture.
- Drain excess liquid: Before mixing, drain extra tomato juice to prevent the dip from becoming too watery.
- Hand-toss gently: Stir by hand rather than using a blender to keep the delicious texture fine but intact.
- Serve chilled: Refrigerate the dip before serving to let the flavors develop and taste even better.
- Toast your bread: Lightly toasting your bread or crostini ensures the perfect crunch without sogginess.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizers
- Method: No-cook
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 of recipe
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Italian, Bruschetta, Tomato Dip, Appetizer, Gluten Free, Vegetarian, Vegan option
