Summertime Bruschetta (tomato And Basil)

Total Time: 3 hrs 10 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 3 hrs

Ingredients

• 4 plum tomatoes, very finely diced
• 2 tablespoons parmesan cheese, grated
• 6 -8 garlic cloves, very finely minced (1 tablespoon)
• 1/4 cup basil, minced
• 2 tablespoons italian parsley, finely chopped
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1/2 tablespoon lemon juice or 1/2 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
• 1 pinch crushed red pepper flakes
• 1/2 teaspoon salt (or to taste)
• fresh ground black pepper, to taste
• 8 slices french bread (about 1/2 baquette) or 8 slices italian bread, sliced 1/4-inch thick (about 1/2 baquette)
• 2 garlic cloves, cut in half

Recipe

• 1 in a large mixing bowl, toss tomatoes with cheese, minced garlic, basil, parsley, olive oil, lemon juice, pepper flakes, salt, and pepper.
• 2 when very well mixed, cover and refrigerate for 3 hours to let flavors meld.
• 3 just before serving, grill the bread until lightly toasted (you can do it under the broiler or on the grill, it only takes a few minutes).
• 4 rub one side of the toast with the cut sides of the garlic cloves.
• 5 spread tomato mixture over toast slices and serve immediately or fill a small bowl with the tomato mixture and place it in the center of a serving platter with the toast arranged around it and allow everyone to help themselves.