Fresh & Easy Gluten-Free Bruschetta Appetizer
One of the biggest hurdles to overcome when making a gluten-free bruschetta appetizer is adequately seasoning the tomato mixture. I take out all the guess work. Use the balanced recipe confidently and I promise you won’t be left pondering, “what’s missing?!”
Don’t let the simplicity of this gluten-free bruschetta toast fool you. Big mistake. If you are feeling a little fancy, schmancy you can always spread the crostini with whipped feta or mix the tomatoes with fresh mozzarella, but honestly, the tomato basil topping sings enough on its own.
Homemade bruschetta also makes the perfect make-ahead gluten-free appetizer idea. First I whip up this homemade crusty, airy gluten-free french bread. It can be frozen until ready to make the crostini bread, or a day-old loaf works just as well. For a shortcut you can pick up store-bought gluten-free french bread, but I highly recommend using this garlic gluten-free crostini recipe to max out flavor.
Either freezer the crostini toast until party day or make the day of and set out at room temp for a few hours. If the bread becomes softer before using, just pop it back in the oven for a few minutes to bring it back to toasty glory.
I recommend letting the tomato basil mixture sit for at least 15 minutes before topping the crostini with it. This gives time for the flavors to meld together. It will release juice upon sitting, so use a slotted spoon to dish up the fresh tomato goodness and serve immediately.
Let’s Make This Together!
- BUILD THE PERFECT CROSTINI BASE
If you want to avoid forgettable bruschetta bread, then put a little love into that gluten-free crostini base. The linked recipe below includes an easy salty garlic topping, plus a trick to make sure your toast is nice and crisp.
- PREP THE DRESSING
The tomatoes are tossed in an olive oil and red wine vinegar dressing with hints of minced shallots and garlic. This can also be made ahead and stored in an airtight container at room temp up to 24 hours.
- ADD TOMATOES AND BASIL, AND NOSH AWAY!
When you are about 15 minutes away from serving, it’s time to add the chopped tomatoes and basil. Use a slotted spoon to transfer the bruschetta topping to your eagerly awaiting bread. See below for other other flavor additions, such as gourmet cheeses or unique takes on a classic tomato bruschetta recipe.
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