Bruschetta Da nina’s Style

   08/15/00

 

1 1/2 pounds of ripe tomatoes, 6-7 tomatoes, seeded and diced

1/4 Cup fresh Basil, ~15 leaves, cleaned, dry and minced

1/3 cup or less fresh Parsley, cleaned and minced

6 Tablespoons of Olive Oil

2 Teaspoons Balsamic Vinaigrette

2 Teaspoons of Lemon Juice

1/2 Cup or less of minced onion or Shallots (green onions)

2 large cloves fresh Garlic

Salt and pepper to taste

Touch of H2O

4 Thick slices crusty Italian bread about 5-inch diameter

 

Let stand 2 hours

 

Variation:

Use over spaghetti noodles for a light and tasty sauce

1/4 cup chopped green or imported black olives

1 diced cucumber