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grilled bruschetta with heirloom tomatoes

July 9, 2013 by Marin Mama 15 Comments

grilled bruschetta with heirloom tomatoes (1 of 1) I’m sure you’ve all seen the cover for the July/August edition of Martha Stewart Living in either a book store or your grocery store. If you’ve seen it, then you know why I just had to run out and make up this bread. I opened up my mailbox last week and saw the cover showcasing this beautiful assortment of heirloom tomatoes on top of this toasted bread. I immediately went to the grocery store, bought me some heirlooms and made this up for lunch. I have to say that I was in food heaven. This bread is crunchy on the outside but soft on the inside from the juicy heirlooms and olive oil. The crunchy sea salt and fresh basil just give it another punch of flavor and texture. John and I split half a loaf up for lunch one day and paired it with my lacinato kale salad and drumsticks another night for dinner. I also brought this to a friend’s house and served it up as an appetizer. Let’s just say it was a hit with everyone. It’s truly the perfect summer bruschetta!

I cut Martha’s original recipe in half and only used the bottom half of the ciabatta bread instead of the whole loaf, (don’t fret, we used the other half for toast and jam the next morning) so feel free to double the quantities in the recipe if you’re serving a larger crowd.

grilled bruschetta with heirloom tomatoes (1 of 1)-6

grilled bruschetta with heirloom tomatoes:

recipe adapted from Martha Stewart Living
The below recipe is for 1/2 loaf, which is perfect as a side dish for 4-6 people or lunch for two people – If you’re serving a larger crowd and want to use the whole loaf of bread, then just double the quantities below.

  • 1/2 of a large, long rustic Italian loaf, such as ciabatta – you can really use any type of loaf bread here
  • 1 garlic clove, peeled and cut in half
  • 2-3 heirloom tomatoes
  • 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil – I didn’t measure my olive oil as I just drizzled some on from the bottle
  • 5-6 fresh basil leaves, sliced into thin strips
  • coarse sea salt to taste
  • optional – splash of balsamic vinegar to top

DSC_0007Let’s start by prepping the ingredients. Wash and thinly slice up your tomatoes, peel and cut your garlic clove in half, take your basil leaves, roll them up together and then slice them into thin strips. Take your loaf of bread and slice it horizontally to create 2 long halves. I always use the bottom half for my bread because it’s flat, but if you need to use the top half, then you will want to trim off a bit from the top of the loaf to make it a bit flatter.

DSC_0003Pre-heat your grill to high heat.

Grill the bread 1 to 2 minutes on each side until moderately charred or browned to your liking. If you don’t feel like firing up the grill, you can always try toasting the bread under your broiler. I haven’t tried this, but I’m sure it works just the same.

Take the cut side of each garlic half and rub it along the top and bottom of your bread.  The grilled bread sort of acts like a grater and grates the clove. Make sure to rub the garlic along the top edges of the bread as well.

DSC_0021Pour any accumulated juices from your sliced tomatoes over the top of the bread.

Drizzle half of the 1/4 cup of olive oil over the bread, and use a brush if desired to get the olive oil into all of those nooks and crannies. Feel free to add a pinch of sea salt as well.

DSC_0023The bread is now ready for the sliced tomatoes.

DSC_0015Arrange the tomatoes by color making sure to cover the entire surface of the bread.

DSC_0016Drizzle the remaining olive oil over the tomatoes, sprinkle on the sliced basil and season with the coarse sea salt. Isn’t that bread just gorgeous?

DSC_0025Cut the tomato bread into slices and top each slice with some balsamic vinegar if desired. The bread tastes perfectly without the balsamic, but I thought I would give you the option incase you’re a fan of balsamic vinegar.

grilled bruschetta with heirloom tomatoes (1 of 1)-2Seriously, this bread is super tasty and super easy to prepare. It’s a great bread to serve up for dinner or lunch, just pair it with a nice kale salad and you have yourself an easy no fuss dinner.

grilled bruschetta with heirloom tomatoes
 
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The below recipe is for ½ loaf, which is perfect as a side dish for 4-6 people or lunch for two people - If you're serving a larger crowd and want to use the whole loaf of bread, then just double the quantities below.
Ingredients
  • ½ of a large, long rustic Italian loaf, such as ciabatta - you can really use any type of loaf bread here
  • 1 garlic clove, peeled and cut in half
  • 2-3 heirloom tomatoes
  • ¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil - I didn't measure my olive oil as I just drizzled some on from the bottle
  • 5-6 fresh basil leaves, sliced into thin strips
  • coarse sea salt to taste
  • optional - splash of balsamic vinegar to top
Instructions
  1. Let's start by prepping the ingredients. Wash and thinly slice up your tomatoes, peel and cut your garlic clove in half, take your basil leaves, roll them up together and then slice them into thin strips. Take your loaf of bread and slice it horizontally to create 2 long halves. I always use the bottom half for my bread because it's flat, but if you need to use the top half, then you will want to trim off a bit from the top of the loaf to make it a bit flatter.
  2. Pre-heat your grill to high heat.
  3. Grill the bread 1 to 2 minutes on each side until moderately charred or browned to your liking. If you don't feel like firing up the grill, you can always try toasting the bread under your broiler. I haven't tried this, but I'm sure it works just the same.
  4. Take the cut side of each garlic half and rub it along the top and bottom of your bread. The grilled bread sort of acts like a grater and grates the clove. Make sure to rub the garlic along the top edges of the bread as well.
  5. Pour any accumulated juices from your sliced tomatoes over the top of the bread.
  6. Drizzle half of the ¼ cup of olive oil over the bread, and use a brush if desired to get the olive oil into all of those nooks and crannies. Feel free to add a pinch of sea salt as well.
  7. The bread is now ready for the sliced tomatoes.
  8. Arrange the tomatoes by color making sure to cover the entire surface of the bread.
  9. Drizzle the remaining olive oil over the tomatoes, sprinkle on the sliced basil and season with the coarse sea salt.
  10. Cut the tomato bread into slices and top each slice with some balsamic vinegar if desired. The bread tastes perfectly without the balsamic, but I thought I would give you the option incase you're a fan of balsamic vinegar.
  11. Seriously, this bread is super tasty and super easy to prepare. It's a great bread to serve up for dinner or lunch, just pair it with a nice kale salad and you have yourself an easy no fuss dinner.
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Comments

  1. Jeanne says

    August 6, 2013 at 5:38 pm

    When our tomatoes ripen in the late summer sun, this will be definitely be grilled at our house.

    Reply
  2. Angie@Angie's Recipes says

    July 21, 2013 at 1:45 pm

    What lovely summer bruschetta! That ciabatta looks awesome too.

    Reply
    • jackiegrandy says

      July 21, 2013 at 2:25 pm

      Thanks Angie 🙂

      Reply
  3. Sharon B. says

    July 11, 2013 at 5:56 am

    I love bruschetta and this looks fantastic! Simple and beautiful. Great summer recipe! I’m a garlic lover so I would be rubbing that garlic on both sides like you suggest. Alright, I’m up late tonight and spending some time online but I really should get to bed. Nighty night! xoxo, Sharon

    Reply
  4. Kitchen Belleicious says

    July 10, 2013 at 7:12 pm

    i love this! Seriously, what a simple yet elegant yet surprisngly flavorful way to use tomatoes without chopping them up into bits! I love the fact that they are somewhat still in tact and whole. The drizzle of the oil and splash of balsamic just makes anything better- can I get an AMEN! i use balsamic on any and everything I put on the grill. SO how is the summer going? I hope well. Any major vacation plans. We just got back from my parents house on the lake and next week we are headed to the beach FINALLY! I guess living in CA you are so used to the beach but we are craving it:) LOL! Love ya

    Reply
  5. Christy@SweetandSavoring says

    July 9, 2013 at 11:18 pm

    These photos are like candy for my eyes! Will let you know as soon as I make this!
    (and I’m so glad I recently found out that basil and tomato not only taste good together, but grow well together, too- both are currently thriving in our garden 🙂

    Reply
  6. Averie @ Averie Cooks says

    July 9, 2013 at 9:36 pm

    SUCH gorgeous tomatoes! Not sure they would have even made it to bruschetta around here 🙂

    Reply
  7. Pamela @ Brooklyn Farm Girl says

    July 9, 2013 at 6:39 pm

    Your pictures all look so fresh and summery! I love it! I have got to use some of our tomatoes this way, thanks so much!

    Reply
    • jackiegrandy says

      July 9, 2013 at 7:15 pm

      You have so many tomatoes in that garden of yours, so you need to make this 😉

      Reply
  8. Amanda says

    July 9, 2013 at 4:44 pm

    OMG I cant wait!!!!!

    Reply
    • jackiegrandy says

      July 9, 2013 at 7:14 pm

      Let me know what you think when you give it a try girl! xoxo, Jackie

      Reply
  9. 2 sisters recipes says

    July 9, 2013 at 4:17 pm

    These look fantastic and so easy to make – perfect for summer!

    Reply

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