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    Home » Recipes » Appetizers

    Easy Arugula and Blistered Tomato Crostini

    Published: May 5, 2015 · Modified: Mar 8, 2023 by Jessie · This post may contain affiliate links; if you buy something we'll earn a commission at no cost to you.

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    This easy tomato crostini appetizer is sure to be a hit! Lightly dressed arugula with a lemon vinaigrette, flavorful burst cherry tomatoes, and creamy burrata cheese make this a delicious recipe. Vegetarian.

    A close up of a crostini topped with fresh arugula. this recipe

    Ahhhhh, crostini. How I love thee.

    So many options. So many choices.

    So many ways to put deliciousness on top of deliciousness on top of cheese on top of bread.

    Cherry tomatoes in a measuring cup.

    I've been a big fan of this crostini since I had a similar version while in Boston for a conference last month.

    Generally, I'm one to stick with the good ol' tomato-cheese-basil combo with a dash of balsamic (see: this warm bruschetta). But I was surprised at how much I liked it with arugula instead - and that's saying something, because tomato+basil+balsamic and I have a love affair for the ages.

    Placing a handful of arugula on top of crostini.

    As soon as I got home, this was at the top of my make-for-lunch list. So I made it. And then I ate it.

    And then I made it again.

    And again.

    ...And then another time after that.

    Two crostini on a white table next to a dark blue napkin.
    Serve with my easy, crusty french bread!

    I think I've been compulsively eating this crostini for two reasons: one, it's friggin' delicious and I love it, and TWO, I've been so busy with that whole finishing-my-Master's thing (pffft, how annoying) that finding time to eat anything at all is starting to feel like life's greatest struggle.

    Also, this crostini is super simple, has minimal cleanup, and is ready faster than you can say "OMG I HAVE TIME TO MAKE FOOD TODAY I AM TOTALLY EATING CROSTINI." (Not really. But you know. Still fast).

    For the most part I've been living off Panera and Thai delivery and the occasional (ok...the not-so-occasional) bag of tater tots.

    So on days when I, like - have time to TOAST something?

    This lickety-split crostini. All the way.

    Close up of the layers of cheese, tomato, and arugula on a crostini.
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    Toast topped with burrata cheese, tomatoes, and fresh arugula on a white table.

    Easy Arugula and Blistered Tomato Crostini

    ★★★★★ 5 from 1 reviews
    • Author: Jessie
    • Prep Time: 10 mins
    • Cook Time: 15 mins
    • Total Time: 25 minutes
    • Yield: Serves 4-6 1x
    • Category: Appetizer
    • Cuisine: American
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    A quick and delicious crostini recipe with blistered tomatoes and fresh arugula.


    Ingredients

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    • 1 baguette or crusty french bread loaf, sliced
    • 3 tsp. olive oil, divided, plus extra for drizzling over crostini
    • 2 cups cherry tomatoes
    • 8 oz. burrata cheese, sliced
    • 2 tsp. lemon juice
    • salt and pepper to taste
    • 2 cups fresh arugula

    Instructions

    1. Lay baguette slices in a single layer on a large baking sheet. Drizzle with a light layer of olive oil and bake at 375 degrees F until bread is lightly toasted, about 5-8 minutes. Remove from oven and set aside.
    2. Heat 1 tsp. olive oil in a cast iron skillet over high heat. When pan is VERY hot, add the cherry tomatoes and cook until they've blistered. I like to cook the tomatoes without stirring for 3-4 minutes, then give them a toss to turn them over and cook for 3-4 minutes more. Cooking time will depend on how hot your pan is, though - so keep an eye on them!
    3. Add remaining 2 tsp. olive oil and lemon juice to a medium-sized bowl. Add fresh arugula, salt, and pepper, and toss to combine.

    To Assemble:

    1. Place a piece of burrata on top of each crostini and season with a dash of salt and pepper.
    2. Top burrata with a few blistered cherry tomatoes and a handful of the arugula. Serve immediately.

    Notes

    If you don't have burrata, substitute fresh mozzarella or goat cheese.

    Nutrition

    • Serving Size: 6 servings
    • Calories: 149
    • Sugar: 3.3 g
    • Sodium: 624.3 mg
    • Fat: 3.7 g
    • Carbohydrates: 9.8 g
    • Protein: 19.8 g
    • Cholesterol: 10.2 mg

    Keywords: appetizer, entertaining, vegetarian

    Tag @lifeasastrawberry on Instagram to show us what you're cooking! Nutrition information is calculated per serving; it is approximate and will vary based on many factors.

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    1. Rhonda

      January 04, 2023 at 7:44 pm

      What a treat for the holiday parties! The blistered tomatoes and arugula were a great burst of flavor with the cheese and crunchy crostini. Another hit in our house.

      ★★★★★

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      • Team Life As A Strawberry

        January 06, 2023 at 12:03 pm

        WAHOO! The combination of textures takes these crostini over the top!

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    2. juliajolliff

      May 15, 2015 at 4:04 pm

      When we were traveling in Italy a year ago we ate so many delicious crostinis. The best were always tomato with some sort of green. They make them taste like heaven over there. Pretty sure your would be just as good. They look great!

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      • Jessie

        May 27, 2015 at 2:26 pm

        Thanks, Julia!

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