Greek Bruschetta with Feta and Cucumber
Greek Bruschetta is a fresh Mediterranean-inspired appetizer.Toss tomato, cucumber, feta and green onion with lemon, olive oil and herbs.Spoon the mixture over golden toasted baguette slices and serve immediately.
Ingredients
For the Crostini
- 1 baguette
- Extra-virgin olive oil for brushing
- For the Greek Bruschetta Topping
- 4 Roma tomatoes
- ½ seedless English cucumber
- 1½ cups freshly crumbled feta cheese
- ½ cup chopped green onions
- Juice of 1 lemon
- ¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 teaspoon red wine vinegar
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- ¼ teaspoon dried oregano
- ⅛ teaspoon dried dill
- ½ teaspoon dried basil or 1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Slice the baguette into approximately ¼-inch rounds. For larger crostini, cut the baguette lengthwise first and then slice it diagonally into portions.
- Arrange the bread in a single layer on a baking sheet.
- Lightly brush both sides with extra-virgin olive oil.
- Bake for 5 minutes.
- Flip the bread and continue baking for another 5–7 minutes, until lightly golden and crisp around the edges.
- Remove the crostini from the oven and allow them to cool slightly.
- Meanwhile, finely dice the Roma tomatoes and cucumber.
- Chop the green onions and crumble the feta cheese.
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the lemon juice, ¼ cup olive oil, red wine vinegar, garlic powder, salt, black pepper, oregano, dill, and basil.
- Add the diced tomatoes, cucumber, feta, and green onions.
- Toss gently until everything is evenly coated in the lemon-herb dressing.
- Taste and adjust the seasoning as needed.
- Spoon the Greek Bruschetta topping generously over the toasted crostini.
- Garnish with additional feta, basil, oregano, or freshly ground black pepper if desired.
- Serve immediately while the crostini remain crisp.
Notes
You do not have to toast the baguette. Fresh, soft baguette slices create a different but equally enjoyable texture.
For an alternative presentation, serve the tomato-cucumber mixture in a bowl with toasted pita wedges or pieces of baguette on the side.
Kalamata olives can be added for an even more pronounced Mediterranean flavor.