This easy Bruschetta Sauce is a fresh and no-cook recipe, which is made with Roma tomatoes and fresh basil. It’s the perfect appetizer topping, ready in about 10 minutes.
Jump to RecipeTrader Joe’s Bruschetta Sauce Recipe Ingredients
- 5 roma tomatoes, flesh removed and finely diced
- 3/4 cup fresh basil, finely diced
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
How To Make Trader Joe’s Bruschetta Sauce Recipe
- Combine all ingredients: In a medium-sized mixing bowl, add the diced tomatoes, basil, minced garlic, extra virgin olive oil, balsamic vinegar, and salt.
- Mix and Serve: Stir all the ingredients together until they are well combined. Serve immediately or let it sit for about 15 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
Recipe Tips
- How to easily remove the flesh from Roma tomatoes? Slice the tomatoes in half lengthwise. Use a small spoon to gently scoop out the watery seeds and pulp from the center of each half, leaving the firm outer wall, which you will then dice. This is the key to preventing a watery bruschetta.
- Can I make this ahead of time? This bruschetta is best made fresh, as the tomatoes and basil are most vibrant then. However, you can make it a few hours ahead of time. Store it covered in the refrigerator. Just be aware the tomatoes may release more liquid as they sit.
- What’s the best way to chop basil? To get finely diced basil without bruising it, stack several leaves on top of each other, roll them up tightly like a cigar, and then thinly slice the roll. This technique is called a chiffonade.
- Can I use a different type of tomato? Yes. While Roma tomatoes are ideal because they are meaty and have fewer seeds, you can use any ripe, flavorful tomato. Just be sure to remove the seeds and watery pulp.
What To Serve With Bruschetta Sauce
This fresh topping is incredibly versatile and is delicious in many ways.
- Classic Bruschetta: Spooned onto slices of toasted baguette that have been rubbed with a garlic clove.
- Over Grilled Chicken or Fish: Use it as a fresh, vibrant sauce to top simple grilled proteins.
- Tossed with Pasta: Mix it with hot or cold pasta for a quick and easy meal.
- On Avocado Toast: A delicious and fresh topping for your morning avocado toast.
- With Eggs: Spoon it over scrambled eggs or an omelet.
How To Store Bruschetta Sauce
- Refrigerate: Bruschetta is best enjoyed the day it is made. Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. The tomatoes will continue to release liquid, so you may need to drain it off before serving again.
Bruschetta Sauce Nutrition Facts
- Calories: 72 kcal
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Protein: 0.5g
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Sodium: 76mg
- Sugar: 2g
Nutrition information is estimated and may vary based on ingredients and cooking methods used.
FAQs
Bruschetta refers to the toast itself—typically larger, thicker slices of rustic bread that are grilled or toasted and rubbed with garlic. Crostini (“little toasts” in Italian) are smaller, thinner slices of bread, often from a baguette. Both are delicious vehicles for this tomato topping.
The most common reason is not removing the seeds and watery pulp from the tomatoes. This step is essential for a fresh, not soupy, topping.
Absolutely! Small, fresh mozzarella pearls (bocconcini) or a sprinkle of freshly grated Parmesan cheese would be a delicious addition. Stir them in just before serving.
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- Trader Joe’s Thai Red Curry Sauce Recipe
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Trader Joe’s Bruschetta Sauce Recipe
Course: SauceCuisine: Italian-AmericanDifficulty: Easy8
servings10
minutes72
kcalA bright and vibrant no-cook sauce featuring fresh diced tomatoes, basil, and garlic, perfect for topping toasted bread.
Ingredients
5 Roma tomatoes, seeded and diced
3/4 cup fresh basil, finely diced
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
2 tbsp balsamic vinegar
1/4 tsp kosher salt
Directions
- Remove the seeds and pulp from the Roma tomatoes, then finely dice the flesh.
- Finely dice the fresh basil and mince the garlic.
- In a medium bowl, combine the tomatoes, basil, and garlic.
- Drizzle with olive oil and balsamic vinegar, then sprinkle with salt.
- Stir everything together until well combined.
- Serve immediately or let sit for 10-15 minutes for the flavors to meld.
Notes
- Using ripe, in-season tomatoes will yield the most flavorful bruschetta topping.
- Removing the tomato seeds is the most important step to prevent a watery result.
- For the best flavor, use a high-quality extra virgin olive oil and balsamic vinegar.
- This topping is best made and served on the same day for maximum freshness.
