Recipe: Bruschetta with Chopped Tomatoes, Parsley and Basil

BRUSCHETTA WITH CHOPPED TOMATOES, PARSLEY AND BASIL

4 garlic cloves (2 minced and 2 whole)
3 cups cherry tomatoes, chopped
1/4 cup olive oil
2 tablespoons coarsely chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
1/4 cup coarsely chopped fresh basil
1/2 teaspoon sea salt
1 tablespoon capers, minced
1 loaf ciabatta bread, cut into thick slices

In a medium bowl, combine minced garlic, tomatoes, olive oil, parsley, basil, salt and capers. Mash ingredients together.

Place bread on a baking sheet and toast in a preheated 400 degree F oven 5 minutes on each side or until golden.

Rub toasts with whole garlic cloves. Cut toasts in half. Spread 1 tbsp. tomato mixture on each garlic toast. Put toasts on a decorative platter and serve.

Makes 10 to 12 servings.
Source: Dinner Parties by Jessica Strand