Tomatoe Bruschetta

This is a favorite appetizer found on the menue in most Italian restaurants. However, it makes a nice lunch or mid day snack during the summer months.

     submitted by Carl from Baltimore, Maryland, USA

Ingredients:

  1. 1 pint of grape tomatoes cut in quarters
  2. 2 stalks of tender celery diced very small
  3. 1/2 cup black olives chopped
  4. 1/4 cup sicilian olives sliced fine
  5. 1/4 cup basil fine cut
  6. 1 table spoon minces parsley
  7. 3 spring onion (whites) very fine sliced
  8. 1/4 cup grated romano cheese
  9. 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  10. 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
  11. 1 teaspoon ground pepper
  12. 1 teaspoon Sun of Italy Italian seasoning

Preparation:

  1. combine all ingredients in a large bowl.
  2. Toss to mix ingredients thoroughly.
  3. Let stand at room temperature for 30 minutes.
  4. On hot summer days, chill in frig for 2 hours.
  5. Serve over hot Italian bread toasted, or focaccia.
Goes nicely with chianti...try your chianti chilled!