Servings: 26

6-7 ripe plum or beefsteak tomatoes, diced 6 to 7 ripe plum or beefsteak tomatoes, diced
2 cloves garlic, minced 2 cloves garlic, minced
1/4 small red onion, chopped ¼ small red onion, chopped
1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
2 tbsp balsamic vinegar 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar
olive oil spray olive oil spray
6-8 fresh basil leaves, chopped 6 to 8 fresh basil leaves, chopped
kosher salt kosher salt
freshly ground black pepper to taste freshly ground black pepper to taste
16 oz baguette or French bread 16 oz baguette or French bread
1-2 garlic cloves, peeled 1 to 2 garlic cloves, peeled

Combine tomatoes, chopped garlic, red onion, vinegar, oil, salt, pepper, and basil.
Set aside.
Slice bread into ½ inch thick slices.
Place on a tray and spray lightly with olive oil.
Toast bread under broiler, until golden, watching closely not to let it burn.
When bread is toasted, rub each piece with whole garlic clove.
Place bread on a platter and top with tomato mixture.
Serve immediately or the bread will become soggy.

Makes approximately 26 small slices.  Makes approximately 26 small slices.