Awesome Olive Bruschetta

Elevate your appetizer game with this Awesome Olive Bruschetta recipe, a Mediterranean-inspired delight that combines bold, briny flavors with vibrant freshness. Perfectly toasted baguette slices are topped with a tantalizing mix of black and green olives, sweet cherry tomatoes, aromatic basil, and parsley, all brought together with a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil, zesty lemon juice, and a touch of garlic. A luscious balsamic glaze adds a sweet and tangy finish, making this bruschetta a crowd-pleasing starter for any occasion. Ready in just 20 minutes, this quick and easy appetizer is perfect for entertaining or a weeknight treat. Serve it fresh and watch it disappear!

Nutriscore Rating: 64/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:5 mins

Total Time:20 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 1 loaf Baguette
• 4 tbsp Extra virgin olive oil
• 2 cloves Garlic
• 1 cup Black olives
• 1 cup Green olives
• 1 cup Cherry tomatoes
• 10 leaves Fresh basil leaves
• 2 tbsp Fresh parsley
• 1 tbsp Lemon juice
• 2 tbsp Balsamic glaze
• 1 tsp Salt
• 0.5 tsp Black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).

Step 2

Slice the baguette into 1/2-inch thick pieces. You should have about 12 slices.

Step 3

Place the baguette slices on a baking sheet and brush both sides with 2 tablespoons of olive oil.

Step 4

Toast the baguette slices in the oven for 5 minutes or until golden and crispy. Remove and let them cool slightly.

Step 5

Peel and finely mince the garlic cloves. Set aside.

Step 6

Finely chop the black olives, green olives, cherry tomatoes, basil leaves, and parsley, and place them in a medium-sized mixing bowl.

Step 7

Add the minced garlic, remaining 2 tablespoons of olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper to the bowl. Stir well to combine all the ingredients.

Step 8

Once the toasted baguette slices have cooled slightly, spoon a generous amount of the olive mixture onto each slice.

Step 9

Drizzle balsamic glaze over the top of each bruschetta for an extra burst of flavor.

Step 10

Serve immediately and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	301 grams (301.0g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	194

Total Fat 15.10g	19%
Saturated Fat 3.10g	16%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.90g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 3362mg	146%
Total Carbohydrate 15.80g	6%
Dietary Fiber 4.30g	15%
Total Sugars 4.00g
Protein 3.00g	6%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 156mg	12%
Iron 9mg	52%
Potassium 408mg	9%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 64.4%

Protein: 5.7%

Carbs: 29.9%