For example, I cannot eat avocados on their own. I know a few people who take no issue to scooping it out with a spoon and eating it straight, but I simply just cannot! There’s something about the texture that throws me off. However, slap it on some toast, sprinkle some Montreal steak seasoning and I’ll devour that up.

Same can be said with tomatoes.

I won’t eat tomatoes on their own, like in a salad for example, but I looooooove it as bruschetta.

It’s the combination of the fresh tomatoes, with the zing of raw garlic and onion (two of my fave flavours!) that I adore.

For those of you reading this who may not know what bruschetta is, bruschetta is an Italian appetizer that was originated in the 15th century. It consists of a tomato “salad” layered on top of bread.

My family and I enjoy it so much that I started making it at home, and luckily, it met everyone’s criteria and was a hit! I am not of Italian descent, so I do not have a family recipe to go by, but I’d like to think that my recipe is just as yummy as you’d find in restaurants … am I tooting my own horn? Will it live up to my Italian friends expectations?! LOL

This recipe is super easy to make, made with a few simple ingredients. You can make it and serve it immediately , however I highly recommend letting it sit for a few hours, allowing the flavours to come together.

For this recipe you’ll need:

• 1/3 cup of fresh parsley finely chopped (not a traditional ingredient, but it tastes good!)
• 2-3 garlic cloves finely chopped
• 1/3 cup of red onion, finely chopped
• 3 fresh Roma tomatoes
• 1/2 tsp of Italian seasoning
• 2 tbsp of olive oil
• 1 tbsp of balsamic vinegar
• Salt & pepper to taste
• 1 baguette (or read of your choice. I do not recommend toast bread)

Add all of the ingredients to a bowl, and mix until well combined. You can adjust the seasonings to your taste if need be.

When you are ready to serve, spoon the bruschetta on top of either fresh or toasted sliced bread. You can also drizzle the bruschetta with a balsamic glaze or sprinkle some (vegan) cheese. 

Buon Appetito!