Berry Melon Bruschetta is a colorful fruity bruschetta that is simple to make, delicious and a perfect way to celebrate all your summertime favorites. Serve over sliced and toasted whole wheat baguette or as a salsa with tortilla chips. This is sure to be a hit at your BBQs and picnics this summer!
Berry Melon Bruschetta is the ultimate summer appetizer.
I am always looking for ideas when it comes to finger food and appetizers for summer get togethers. This is the perfect solution.
It can be used in many ways, not just as bruschetta.
You could pair this with tortilla chips, pita chips or even use it as a topping for grilled chicken or fish. Those dual purpose recipes are the best!
I recently made this and had everything mixed together in a bowl ahead of my guests arriving.
When my guests arrived I quickly toasted up some baguette to serve it on and let everyone top the bread with their own berry melon topping. If you top the Berry Melon Bruschetta ahead of time the bread gets soggy.
You can even skip toasting the bread and just serve the bread soft–it tastes great either way. If you like watermelon you also might like my Arugula Watermelon Salad, or Easy Watermelon Salsa.
Recipe Ingredients
Here’s an overview of the simple ingredients we’re using. Jump to the recipe card below for exact ingredient amounts and printable instructions.
- Tomatoes: Fresh tomatoes are added to this bruschetta. It is a great way to use up summer tomatoes and add nice flavor to the appetizer.
- Watermelon: Fresh, juicy watermelon is diced up and added into this bruschetta mixture. It is such a nice way to add a sweet flavor to the recipe.
- Strawberries: Fresh strawberries are also added into this Berry Melon Bruschetta. You could also sub in any berries like raspberries, blackberries or blueberries.
- Herbs: Fresh basil is the perfect finishing touch to this dish!
How to Make Berry Melon Bruschetta
Step 1: Combine Bruschetta Ingredients: Combine tomatoes, watermelon, cantaloupe, strawberries, shallot, oil, vinegar and basil in bowl. Mix well. Salt and pepper to taste.
Step 2: Add Berry Mixture to Crostini: Top this Berry Lemon mixture on grilled crusty bread or you can bake the bread and make crostinis to put the topping on. Enjoy!
Storage Tips
Store the berry bruschetta topping in an airtight container for up to 4 days. You can add more fresh basil in when you are ready to serve again.
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Berry Melon Bruschetta
Ingredients
- 2 tomatoes, diced
- 1/2 cup watermelon, diced
- 1/2 cup cantaloupe, diced
- 8 strawberries, diced
- 1/2 shallot, finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- 1 teaspoon balsamic vinegar
- 3-5 basil leaves, finely chopped
Instructions
- Combine tomatoes, watermelon, cantaloupe, strawberries, shallot, oil, vinegar and basil in bowl. Mix well. Salt and pepper to taste.
- Top this Berry Lemon mixture on grilled crusty bread or you can bake the bread and make crostinis to put the topping on. Enjoy!
Notes
- Try adding fresh mint to the bruschetta!
- I also really love this over grilled chicken or fish.
- Another option would be to pair this with cinnamon or plain pita chips.
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
Fruit salad, it’s great. When I stopped to eat meat, I thought that I would never find something to replace, but the fruit is wonderful, I advise you all eat as much fruit as you can, and use this website with plenty of fruit recipes.
Would never have thought to serve a melon mixture on top of crostini= but it sounds so refreshing and looks delicious! Thanks for the inspiration!
It is so good! I hope you like it if you give it a try. It is a nice change from traditional bruschetta.