3 large tomatoes
4 cloves garlic, minced
6 cured black olives, minced
1/2 red onion, diced
1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
1/3 cup olive oil
1 tsp. chopped fresh basil, or 1/2 tsp. dried
salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
6 large slices good-quality French bread

Dice the tomatoes. In a medium nonreactive bowl, combine the diced
tomatoes, half the minced garlic, the olives, the onion and toss together
well. In a small bowl, combine the vinegar, olive oil, and basil. Add
to the tomato mixture and toss together well. Season to taste with salt
and pepper. Toast the bread slices until golden brown. Spread with the
remaining garlic. Spoon the tomato mixture onto the slices of toast and
serve.