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Gluten-free Balsamic Bruschetta Dip

Published: Jul 1, 2020 · Modified: Jan 26, 2023 by Sara Vaughn · Leave a Comment

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This balsamic bruschetta is my go-to gluten-free appetizer that's perfect for everything from casual weeknight dinners to easy party snacks.

We've been trying to squeeze out every ounce of summer that we can, which is why I love making fresh bruschetta in the summer because it uses all the deliciously in-season tomatoes that summer offers. Plus, it has fresh basil, one of the few herbs I can seem to keep alive in my herb garden. Pile it high on freshly toasted gluten-free french bread, and it's a summer favorite for everyone to enjoy all year.

A bowl of fresh balsamic bruschetta is being served with toasted slices of gluten-free french bread.
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  • Is bruschetta gluten-free?
  • Ingredients
  • The best bread for bruschetta.
  • Tips and Tricks
  • How to chiffonade basil.
  • Steps.
  • Serving bruschetta.
  • Make it your own.
  • Storing.
  • More gluten-free snacks.
  • 📖 Recipe

Is bruschetta gluten-free?

Bruschetta, by definition, is an Italian starter, or antipasti, that consists of toasted bread and topped with something as simple as olive oil and salt or topped with tomatoes, beans, meat, and even cheeses. Therefore, if someone is serving bruschetta, it's always best to check if they are serving gluten-free bread to make sure you are eating gluten-free bruschetta.

Ingredients

For this gluten-free bruschetta, we are making a balsamic tomato bruschetta topping to go with toasted gluten-free french bread.

  • Extra Virgin Olive Oil.
  • Minced Garlic. - You can also use garlic powder if you don't want the garlic to be as strong.
  • Tomatoes. - I prefer to make this balsamic bruschetta with roma tomatoes, but you can use any variety you prefer, including making this a cherry tomato bruschetta.
  • Balsamic Vinegar. Since this is a balsamic bruschetta, you want to make sure to use good-quality balsamic vinegar. Balsamic vinegar should be naturally gluten-free, but it's always better to double-check your variety and make sure it is not mixed with something like malt vinegar which would make it not gluten-free.
  • Fresh Basil. - I find fresh basil makes the best tomato bruschetta. If you don't have fresh you always use dried.
  • Salt and Pepper
Overhead view of the ingredients needed to make a gluten-free balsamic bruschetta.

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The best bread for bruschetta.

Since bruschetta is really the bread, it's essential to have good gluten-free bread to toast and top. I personally love to make a batch of my homemade gluten-free french bread, or when I want something grain-free, I'll bake my grain-free version, which is my cassava bread recipe. If you don't want to bake something from scratch, you can buy some gluten-free baguettes or artisan bread from the store.

Some good ones are below.

  • Schar gluten-free baguettes.
  • Against the Grain Gourmet.
  • BeFree
  • Udi's

Tips and Tricks

  • Mince the garlic - This might sound silly to call a trick, but it is. The reason is that you don't have large clumps of garlic just sitting in your bruschetta, so mincing it is critical. It also adds a more intense garlic flavor when you mice it, and you don't want to miss that in this dish. You can also use garlic powder if you prefer and have it on hand.
  • Seed the tomatoes. - This isn't necessary; I just find that the bruschetta has a prettier look with serving and tends to be less watery when I remove the seed and membranes as I am dicing it.
  • Chiffonade the Basil-  This just means cutting the basil into ribbons, and it's a lot easier than it sounds.
  • Let it rest. - The best balsamic bruschetta is one that has rested for about 15-20 minutes before serving so the tomatoes can soak up all the flavors.

How to chiffonade basil.

This might sound fancy, but really all we are doing is making it easy to slice the fresh basil into thin ribbons. I promise it is not hard, but it adds a little extra to fresh bruschetta. You are already going through the trouble of making this with all the fresh ingredients; you might as well do them justice.

  1. Wash and pat dry your fresh basil.
  2. Stack the basil leaves on top of each other so they nest into each other.
  3. Roll the stack of basil leaves tightly like you would roll up cinnamon rolls.
  4. Hold the rolled-up basil leaves and make small slices across the roll of basil leaves like you would cut into cinnamon rolls.
  5. Continue slicing until you've cut the entire roll of basil leaves.
  6. That's it!
Some fresh basil being stacked, rolled and then thinly sliced in a chiffonade cut.

Steps.

Now let's make an easy balsamic bruschetta.

Step 1. Combine the balsamic vinegar, olive oil, garlic, and spices in a bowl.

Olive oil, balsamic vinegar, garlic and spices are in a white bowl.

Step 2. Cut the basil and dice the tomatoes.

Diced roma tomatoes and sliced basil.

Step 3. Add the diced tomatoes and basil to the bowl with the rest of the ingredients.

Balsamic bruschetta is being made in a bowl.

Step 4. Let the balsamic bruschetta rest.

Serving bruschetta.

Serve enjoy it over some toasted slices of your favorite gluten-free french bread. If you want even more delicious flavor, I highly suggest using this to top some of my gluten-free garlic bread and eating this as a garlic bread bruschetta. Trust me; you'll thank me later.

If you don't want it over bread, you can also serve it up with your favorite gluten-free crackers.

A bowl of balsamic tomato bruschetta being served with slices of toasted gluten-free bread.

Make it your own.

This tomato bruschetta dip is delicious on its own, but there are so many ways to enjoy it.

  • Add some burrata cheese and make this a burrata bruschetta. Goat cheese is really delicious with it too!
  • Want to enjoy it some more? I love to add some to the top of some grilled chicken with an extra drizzle of balsamic vinegar for an easy bruschetta chicken. You can even make a steak bruschetta to serve or even an easy lunch with some tuna.

The possibilities are endless.

Storing.

If you want to make this ahead of time, I suggest prepping the ingredients and storing them separately. I find this does not last longer than about a day. I tend to make this the day I plan to serve it.

I find this bruschetta is best eaten within 1-2 days when stored in a container in the fridge.

More gluten-free snacks.

  • Air Fryer Bacon Wrapped Jalapeno Poppers (gluten-free)
  • Gluten-free Potato Latkes
  • Gluten-free Green Onion Chip Dip
  • Gluten-free Naan Bread Recipe
Up close look at a small plate with slices of toasted gluten-free french bread topped with a balsamic bruschetta with fresh basil.

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Up close look of a bowl of balsamic bruschetta being served with slices of gluten-free french bread.

Gluten-free Balsamic Bruschetta Dip

Sara Vaughn
This balsamic bruschetta is my go-to gluten-free appetizer that's perfect for everything from casual weeknight dinners to easy party snacks.
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Prep Time 5 mins
Cook Time 5 mins
Total Time 10 mins
Course Appetizer, Snack
Cuisine Italian
Servings 12
Calories 57 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • ¼ Cup Extra Virgin Olive Oil
  • 3 Tablespoons Balsamic Vinegar
  • 7-8 Roma Tomatoes Small Diced.
  • 2-3 Cloves Garlic Minced.
  • ½ Teaspoon Salt
  • ½ Teaspoon Pepper
  • ¼ Cup Fresh Basil Thinly sliced or ½ teaspoon dried.
  • Gluten-free french bread for serving. or crackers

Instructions
 

  • In a small bowl combine the olive oil, balsamic vinegar, minced garlic, and spices.
    ¼ Cup Extra Virgin Olive Oil, 3 Tablespoons Balsamic Vinegar, ½ Teaspoon Salt, ½ Teaspoon Pepper, 2-3 Cloves Garlic
  • Dice the tomatoes and thinly slice the fresh basil
    7-8 Roma Tomatoes, ¼ Cup Fresh Basil
  • Toss the ingredients well and serve alongside your favorite gluten-free bread or crackers.
    Gluten-free french bread for serving.

Notes

  • Mince the garlic - This might sound silly to call a trick, but it is. The reason is that you don't have large clumps of garlic just sitting in your bruschetta, so mincing it is critical. It also adds a more intense garlic flavor when you mice it, and you don't want to miss that in this dish. You can also use garlic powder if you prefer and have it on hand.
  • Seed the tomatoes. - This isn't necessary; I just find that the bruschetta has a prettier look with serving and tends to be less watery when I remove the seed and membranes as I am dicing it.
  • Chiffonade the Basil-  This just means cutting the basil into ribbons, and it's a lot easier than it sounds.
  • Let it rest. - The best balsamic bruschetta is one that has rested for about 15-20 minutes before serving so the tomatoes can soak up all the flavors.
Keyword balsamic bruschetta, gluten free appetizerss, gluten free bruschetta, gluten free party food, tomato bruschetta

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