Watermelon Bruschetta
Watermelon Bruschetta is a refreshing summer appetizer combining sweet watermelon, salty feta, fresh basil, and tangy balsamic glaze on toasted crostini for a vibrant, easy-to-make bite.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Total Time: 23 minutes
- Yield: 8 to 10 servings
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Toasted
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 cups seedless watermelon, diced into ½” cubes
- ½ cup red onion, diced
- 2 garlic cloves (1 whole, 1 minced or grated)
- ½ cup feta cheese, crumbled
- ½ cup fresh basil, sliced into strips
- ½ tablespoon extra virgin olive oil (plus 2–3 tablespoons for crostini)
- 2–3 tablespoons balsamic glaze
- 1 pinch flaky salt (optional)
- 1 baguette, sliced into rounds
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Slice the baguette into ½-inch rounds and brush each side with olive oil.
- Toast crostini slices in the oven for 8 minutes until golden. Remove and let cool slightly.
- Rub one side of each crostini with a whole garlic clove while still warm.
- In a bowl, combine diced watermelon, red onion, minced garlic, crumbled feta, basil, and ½ tablespoon olive oil. Mix gently.
- Drain excess juice from the watermelon mixture if necessary using a strainer.
- Spoon the mixture onto each crostini right before serving.
- Drizzle with balsamic glaze and sprinkle with flaky salt to finish.
Notes
- Use seedless watermelon to avoid unwanted crunch and mess.
- Drain watermelon before mixing to prevent soggy crostini.
- Toast bread well and rub with garlic for extra flavor.
- Substitute feta with vegan feta or burrata for variation.
- Assemble just before serving for best texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 crostini
- Calories: 142
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 306mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 8mg
Find it online: https://recipeeasily.com/watermelon-bruschetta-recipe/