Caprese Bruschetta

It’s similar to Cucumber Tomato Avocado Salad, but with a Neapolitan twist. As part of an antipasti platter, it’s perfect for a special Italian brunch.

How to Make Bruschetta Caprese

Don’t let the complex flavors and the elegant name fool you, Bruschetta alla Caprese is not a complicated appetizer to make.

Combine the ingredients and allow to meld at room temperature. If you can, use good olive oil with this.
Toast the crostini and rub with a raw garlic clove for great flavor.
Top the toast with the salad mixture. Add a drizzle it with a balsamic glaze. Drum roll….presenting… Bruschetta Alla Caprese!

Bruschetta makes a great “snacketizer” for having friends over for an evening chat on the deck with a bottle of Chianti.

*Tip: If you or your guests have dairy sensitivities, you can easily prepare this using avocado instead of fresh mozzarella. It’s amazing. Just make sure you coat the chopped avocado in lemon juice before adding it to the salad so it doesn’t go brown.

To Make Ahead

If you know you’ll be in a rush, but you want your bruschetta to be fresh, not mushy, try preparing the ingredients separately, up to 24 hours ahead, and then assemble as directed just before serving:

Slice the bread and toast, rub it with a peeled clove of garlic, store in a brown bag on the counter.
Cube the cheese, dice the tomatoes, store in the fridge in separate containers.
Toss the ingredients just before serving and top with fresh herbs.

To Store Bruschetta

One of the best things about this bruschetta is its freshness, so it’s best to serve it on the day of preparation.

Tomatoes do not freeze well to eat as bruschetta however if you have leftovers, you can freeze them and add them to pasta sauce, marinara sauce or soup.

More Fresh Appetizers

Garden Fresh Bruschetta – my secret recipe!
Tzatziki Sauce (Yogurt Cucumber Dip) – great on everything!
Cucumber Bruschetta – one of our favorites
Easy Shrimp Ceviche Recipe – fresh and delicious