{"id":"f546a286-87bb-45f4-b264-159c5d82c536","url":"https://recipestripper.com/recipes/f546a286-87bb-45f4-b264-159c5d82c536","source_url":"https://cooking.nytimes.com/recipes/1020272-tomato-bruschetta","title":"Tomato Bruschetta","description":"This classic recipe is for lazy summer days that beg for moving slowly and snacking often. Chop tomatoes, place them in a colander, shower them with salt, then make yourself a drink or go for a swim. The longer they drain, the better they’ll be. This bruschetta gets better as it sits for a bit, so make it up to an hour ahead. While most bruschetta recipes have you rub a raw garlic clove on toasted bread, this one calls for making a quick infused oil that’s stirred into the tomatoes and basil, providing a more delicate garlicky note. Pile it all on toasted bread, and enjoy bite after juicy bite.","servings":4,"servings_text":"4 servings","total_time":"PT15M","ingredients":[{"text":"1 pound plum tomatoes (about 4 to 5 large), or another variety of ripe tomatoes","item":"plum tomatoes (about 4 to 5 large), or another variety of ripe tomatoes","quantity":1,"unit":"lb"},{"text":"1 teaspoon kosher salt","item":"kosher salt","quantity":1,"unit":"tsp"},{"text":"5 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil","item":"extra-virgin olive oil","quantity":5,"unit":"tbsp"},{"text":"2 large garlic cloves, minced","item":"large garlic cloves","quantity":2,"preparation":"minced"},{"text":"8 large basil leaves","item":"large basil leaves","quantity":8},{"text":"Grilled or toasted crusty bread, for serving","item":"Grilled or toasted crusty bread, for serving"}],"instructions":[{"number":1,"text":"Core and chop the tomatoes, then transfer to a colander over a bowl or in the sink. Add the salt and gently stir. Let drain for up to 2 hours."},{"number":2,"text":"Meanwhile, make the garlic oil: In a small saucepan, warm the olive oil and garlic over low heat until the garlic is softened and fragrant, about 5 minutes, making sure the garlic doesn’t brown. Set aside to cool."},{"number":3,"text":"Roll the basil leaves up and thinly slice crosswise."},{"number":4,"text":"When the oil is cool and the tomatoes are well drained, combine the tomatoes, garlic oil and basil in a medium bowl. Season with additional salt, to taste. Spoon over toasted bread."}],"date_published":"2026-10-30T09:20:29.444892+00:00","date_modified":"2026-10-30T09:20:29.444892+00:00"}