Bruschetta Dip: A Vibrant and Flavorful Appetizer to Delight Your Guests
Bruschetta Dip is a deliciously vibrant appetizer that combines the fresh flavors of ripe tomatoes, aromatic basil, and creamy cheese. Perfect for entertaining, this no-cook dip is easy to prepare and offers a delightful blend of textures that your guests will love. Serve it with crispy crackers, fresh veggies, or toasted bread for a crowd-pleasing dish at any gathering. This recipe captures the essence of traditional bruschetta in a scoopable form, making it ideal for picnics, parties, or casual get-togethers.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 8 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: No-cook
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 Roma tomatoes
- ¼ cup basil leaves, chopped
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- 1–2 teaspoons balsamic vinegar
- Salt, to taste
- 8 oz feta cheese block, crumbled
- ½ block cream cheese (4 oz)
- ½ cup sour cream
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice, freshly squeezed
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- More basil leaves, chopped for garnish
- Red pepper flakes for garnish
- Freshly grated Parmesan cheese for garnish
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine diced Roma tomatoes, chopped basil leaves, and minced garlic. Drizzle with extra virgin olive oil and balsamic vinegar; sprinkle with salt. Mix gently and let sit for 10 minutes.
- In another bowl, blend crumbled feta cheese, softened cream cheese, sour cream, minced garlic, lemon juice, and olive oil until smooth.
- Gently fold the tomato mixture into the cheese mixture until well combined but chunky. Adjust seasoning as needed.
- Transfer to a serving bowl and garnish with chopped basil, red pepper flakes, and freshly grated Parmesan cheese before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup (60g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 280mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 20mg