Name: Summertime Bruschetta
Prep time: 10 min
Ingredients: 16 plum tomatoes, very finely diced; 4 tablespoon garlic, finely minced; 1 cup fresh basil, coarsely chopped; 1/2 cup fresh Italian parsley, finely chopped; 2 tablespoon fresh lemon juice; pinch crushed red pepper flakes; Salt and freshly ground pepper; 32 1/4-inch-thick slices French or Italian baguette; 6 garlic cloves, cut in half

Summertime Bruschetta

Ripe plum tomatoes and fresh herbs really make this bruschetta a summer standout. You won't have to heat up your kitchen making this crowd-pleaser, as the only cooking involved is toasting the baguette. So mix up a bowl of bruschetta topping and sit back and relax with a frozen cocktail because your work is already done.

Preparation Time10 min

Ingredients

16 plum tomatoes, very finely diced
4 tablespoons garlic, finely minced
1 cup fresh basil, coarsely chopped
1/2 cup fresh Italian parsley, finely chopped
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
pinch crushed red pepper flakes
Salt and freshly ground pepper
32 1/4-inch-thick slices French or Italian baguette
6 garlic cloves, cut in half

Instructions

1. In a large mixing bowl, combine the tomato, minced garlic, basil, parsley, lemon juice, red pepper flakes, and salt and pepper to taste.

2. Toss well and set aside for at least 3 hours.

3. Just before serving, toast the bread and rub the cut garlic cloves on one side.

4. Place a small bowl in the center of a serving platter. Fill the bowl with the tomato mixture and arrange the toast around the bowl. Serve immediately.