Description
A vibrant and fresh Greek Bruschetta recipe featuring crispy crostini topped with a flavorful mix of diced tomatoes, cucumber, crumbled feta, and fresh herbs, drizzled with lemon juice and olive oil. Perfect as a light appetizer or snack with a Mediterranean flair.
Ingredients
Bread
- 1 baguette
Topping
- 4 Roma tomatoes
- ½ seedless English cucumber
- 1 ½ cup freshly crumbled feta
- ½ cup chopped green onion
- 1 lemon (for juice)
- ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tsp red wine vinegar
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp freshly ground black pepper
- ¼ tsp dried oregano leaves
- ⅛ tsp dried dill
- ½ tsp dried basil or 1 tbsp fresh basil
Instructions
- Prepare the Crostini: Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Slice the baguette into approximately 24 rounds about ¼-inch thick, or for longer crostini, slice the baguette in half lengthwise then cut into 3-inch angled pieces. Arrange the slices in a single layer on an unlined baking sheet and lightly brush both sides with olive oil. Bake for 5 minutes, flip the slices, then bake for an additional 5-7 minutes until golden brown and crispy but still with a slightly soft interior.
- Make the Bruschetta Topping: Finely dice the Roma tomatoes and seedless cucumber to maximize the flavorful topping. Chop the green onions and crumble the feta cheese. In a mixing bowl, combine the juice of one lemon, ¼ cup olive oil, and 1 teaspoon red wine vinegar. Season with ½ teaspoon garlic powder, ½ teaspoon salt, ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, ¼ teaspoon dried oregano leaves, ⅛ teaspoon dried dill, and ½ teaspoon dried basil or 1 tablespoon fresh basil. Whisk these ingredients together thoroughly, then fold in the diced tomato, cucumber, crumbled feta, and chopped green onions until evenly combined.
- Assemble and Serve: Spoon the prepared bruschetta topping generously onto the toasted crostini or fresh baguette slices. Serve immediately to enjoy the contrasting textures of crunchy bread and juicy, flavorful topping.
Notes
- Optional Variation: For an even more Mediterranean flavor and to help the bruschetta topping adhere better, spread a thin layer of hummus on the crostini before adding the topping.
- You can serve the bruschetta topping as a dip with pita or torn bread if preferred instead of on crostini.
- Adjust seasoning to taste if you prefer more acidity or herbs.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
