three pieces of bruschetta-topped toast with olive garnish

Appetizers and Sides Fresh and Oil-Free

This quick and easy bruschetta topping with its fresh tomatoes, garlic, basil, and ripe green olives is scrumptious served on slices of toasted Crusty Whole Wheat Baguette or the bread or cracker of your choice.

Mediterranean Bruschetta

Recipe courtesy of
  • Heather Leno

Prep Instructions

  • Yield: 16 (3 tablespoon) servings
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: None
  • Total Time: 1 hour, if marinated

Recipe Ingredients

  • 3 cups grape tomatoes, quartered
  • 1/3 cup green ripe olives, diced
  • 2 tablespoons red onion, diced
  • 1 large clove garlic, minced
  • 6-8 basil leaves (depending on size), chopped
  • 2 teaspoons lemon juice
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt

Instructions

  1. Prepare tomatoes, olives, onion, and herbs.
  2. Combine all ingredients together and let marinate 1 hour before serving.

NOTE: Canned green ripe olives can be found in most grocery stores. These are different than stuffed green olives in jars.

Category Tags

Appetizers and Sides
Cholesterol-free
Gluten-free
Low carbohydrate / low sugar
Low fat / low saturated fat
Low sodium
Peanut-free
Tree nut-free
Vegan
Vegetarian
Whole food, plant-based

Nutritional Data

Calories: 13.19
Fat: 0.95 g
Saturated Fat: 0.01 g
Cholesterol: 0 mg
Sodium: 113.02 mg
Carbohydrates: 1.68 g
Fiber: 0.73 g
Sugars: 0.81 g
Protein: 0.29 g
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