Preparation time: In about 30 minutes
Servings: 2 to 4
Ingredients:
Three firm Roma tomatoes, finely diced (about One and a Half C.)
One tablespoon of minced fresh basil
Two teaspoons of minced garlic
One teaspoon of extra virgin olive oil
One teaspoon of balsamic vinegar
A quarter teaspoon of salt
9-10 slices of ciabatta bread (or Italian bread)
One tablespoon of grated Parmesan cheese
pinch dried parsley flakes
Instructions:
- In a medium bowl, toss the diced tomatoes with basil, garlic, olive
oil, vinegar, and salt. - For 1 hour, cover and chill. Pre-heat the oven to 450F until you are
about to serve the dish. - In a shallow bowl, mix the parmesan cheese with the dried parsley.
On a baking sheet, arrange the bread slices. - On each bread slice, sprinkle a few pinches of the parmesan cheese
mixture. - Bake for 5 minutes or until the bread becomes crispy.
- Add the tomato mixture to a baking dish and eat with the slices of
toasted bread.