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8 fresh bruschetta recipes to try this summer

They're the ultimate summer appetizer, and all you have to do is toast up baguette slices and top them with everything from creamy cheese to fresh tomatoes, grilled mushrooms and more.
By Laura Jeha
Beet hummus bruschetta

Photo, Erik Putz.

Bruschetta

Ricotta and green onion bruschetta

A bright green onion-and-basil pesto with juicy tomatoes gives this bruschetta a colourful one-two punch of fresh flavour. Get the recipe.

Ricotta and green onion bruschettaPhoto, Erik Putz.

Charred eggplant and shiitake mushroom bruschetta

An eggplant and mushroom topping is an delicious departure from traditional tomatoes. Get the recipe.

Charred eggplant and shiitake mushroom bruschettaPhoto, Erik Putz.

Tuna poke bruschetta

Trendy poke and watermelon gives bruschetta a modern spin. Get the recipe.

Tuna poke bruschettaPhoto, Erik Putz.

Burrata bruschetta

Creamy burrata needs little adornment. This bruschetta keeps things simple with a drizzle of olive oil and a sprinkling of chopped pistachios. Get the recipe.

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Burrata bruschettaPhoto, Erik Putz.

Beet hummus bruschetta

Add a strong flash of colour to the appetizer table with this dairy-free bruschetta. Get the recipe.

Beet hummus bruschettaPhoto, Erik Putz.

Grilled Bruschetta

The grill isn’t just for main dishes. Make full use of your barbecue, and grill up slices of bread and tomatoes for a quick appetizer. Get our grilled bruschetta recipe.

Slices of grilled bread topped with fresh cherry tomatoes and basil next to a bowl of kosher salt, a carafe of olive oil and a bowl of basil for a post on an easy grilled bruschetta recipe(Photo: Roberto Caruso)

Peach Bruschetta

Don’t limit peaches to sweet dishes — they add the perfect juicy and sweet element to savoury snacks like this bruschetta. Get our peach bruschetta recipe.

Peach bruschetta—grilled baguette slices topped with slices of fresh peaches, basil, lemon juice, olive oil and salt on a cutting board next to a bowl of the peach bruschetta(Photo: Roberto Caruso)

Cherry-onion bruschetta

Seasonal cherries are the star of this grilled appetizer: just add goat cheese, caramelized onions and basil and this summery snack is ready to serve. Get the recipe.

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8 fresh bruschetta recipes to try this summerPhoto, Roberto Caruso.

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