Bruschetta with cherry tomatoes, basil, olives and feta

Name: Bruschetta with cherry tomatoes, basil, olives and feta
Cook time: 30 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 8 thin slices of ciabatta bread; extra virgin olive oil, to brush and serve; 2 garlic cloves, halved lengthwise; 2 punnets cherry tomatoes, washed and halved; 20 pitted green Sicilian olives, halved; small handful basil leaves, washed; 200g Greek or Bulgarian feta, crumbled

Neil Perry

March 17, 2025

Turn a quick snack into a light meal by adding a few products from the deli.William Meppem

easyTime:< 30 minsServes:4

Bruschetta is an easy dinner party starter or a great light dinner accompanied by roasted capsicum or slices of cured meat. Instead of ciabatta, try a sliced baguette or olive bread.

Ingredients

8 thin slices of ciabatta bread
extra virgin olive oil, to brush and serve
2 garlic cloves, halved lengthwise
2 punnets cherry tomatoes, washed and halved
20 pitted green Sicilian olives, halved
small handful basil leaves, washed
200g Greek or Bulgarian feta, crumbled

Method

Step 1
Heat the barbecue grill or a grill pan to high.
Step 2
Brush the slices of bread on both sides with olive oil, add a little sea salt and grill until char marks appear.
Step 3
Rub each slice of bread with the cut side of a garlic clove.
Step 4
In a small bowl, combine the tomatoes, olives, basil, and a tablespoon of olive oil. Season to taste with sea salt and freshly ground black pepper.
Step 5
Top each slice of bread with some of the tomato mix, crumbled feta and another drizzle of olive oil.