Greek Bruschetta Recipe
A fresh and vibrant Greek Bruschetta featuring crunchy toasted baguette topped with a flavorful mix of diced tomatoes, cucumber, crumbled feta, and herbs, dressed in lemon juice and olive oil for a perfect Mediterranean-inspired appetizer or snack.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 27 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 24 crostini servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Greek, Mediterranean
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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For the Crostini
- 1 baguette
- ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil (for brushing)
For the Bruschetta Topping
- 4 Roma tomatoes, finely diced
- ½ seedless English cucumber, finely diced
- 1 ½ cup freshly crumbled feta cheese
- ½ cup chopped green onion
- 1 lemon (juice only)
- 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 tablespoon fresh basil, chopped
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare Baguette: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Slice the baguette either into approximately 24 rounds each about ¼-inch thick for classic crostini or cut it lengthwise and then slice at an angle into 3-inch pieces for longer toasts. Arrange the slices in a single layer on an unlined baking sheet.
- Brush and Bake Crostini: Lightly brush both sides of each baguette slice with extra virgin olive oil. Bake in the preheated oven for 5 minutes, flip the slices, and bake for an additional 5 to 7 minutes until golden brown and crispy with a lightly crunchy interior.
- Prepare Bruschetta Topping: While the crostini cooks, finely dice the Roma tomatoes and English cucumber, making the pieces as small as possible to get more topping per slice. Chop the green onions and crumble the feta cheese.
- Mix Dressing and Combine: In a mixing bowl, whisk together 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, ⅛ teaspoon dried dill, and add either ½ teaspoon dried basil or 1 tablespoon fresh chopped basil. Stir in the diced tomatoes, cucumber, crumbled feta, and chopped green onions until well combined.
- Assemble and Serve: Spoon the prepared bruschetta topping generously over the toasted crostini or fresh sliced baguette. Serve immediately as a delicious Mediterranean appetizer or snack.
Notes
- Optional Variation: Spread hummus on the crostini before adding the bruschetta topping to help it adhere better and add a creamy, rich flavor.
- You can serve the bruschetta topping as a dip with pita wedges or torn baguette pieces if preferred.
- Adjust the seasoning to taste, especially salt and pepper, depending on the saltiness of your feta cheese.
- For fresher herb flavor, prefer fresh basil over dried if available.
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