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roasted red pepper bruschetta on top of Italian bread

Red Pepper Bruschetta Topping

Recipe to create bruschetta featuring red pepper, tomatoes and green onions. Bruschetta makes a wonderful topping for slices of toasted French or Italian bread.
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Prep Time 45 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Servings: 6 people
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Roasted Red Pepper Bruschetta
  • 1 container roasted red peppers packed in oil - drained and diced
  • 1/2 cup black olives - diced
  • 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes - diced
  • 1 bunch green onions - sliced thin
  • 2 cloves garlic - minced
  • 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar
  • 1/2 tsp freshly cracked black pepper
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/4 cup 1/4 cup cilantro - minced

Method
 

Directions for Roasted Red Pepper Bruschetta
  1. In a medium mixing bowl, stir in the roasted peppers, black olives, cherry tomatoes, green onions and garlic.
  2. In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, balsamic vinegar, salt and pepper to make a dressing for the bruschetta.
  3. Stir the bruschetta dressing into the bowl of vegetables.
  4. Stir the cilantro into the bowl of bruschetta topping.
  5. Serve the bruschetta immediately on top of slices of toasted French or Italian bread.
  6. Roasted red pepper bruschetta topping can be stored in the refrigerator in an airtight container for a few days, which means you can make this ahead of time if desired.
Preparing Bread for Bruschetta Topping
  1. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit.
  2. Cut a loaf of French or Italian bread into 1/2 to 1 inch thick, diagonal slices, using a serrated bread knife.
    basket filled with slice French bread
  3. Place the bread slices on a large baking sheet.
  4. Place the baking sheet in the oven and bake for 5-7 minutes, turning once, until the bread is crispy and golden brown.
  5. Remove the bread from the oven and place on a wire rack to cool slightly.
  6. Serve the toasted bread along with the roasted red pepper bruschetta, and if desired, your favorite glass of wine!
    bruschetta topped bread with olive oil bottle

Notes

Recipes Tips and Suggestions

1. Sprinkle a bit of cheese, such as feta or Parmesan, on top of the bruschetta before serving.
2. Basil or flat leaf parsley may be used in placed of the cilantro.
3. Red, yellow or orange tomatoes may be used to make the bruschetta recipe.