BRUSCHETTA IN A BOWL

Making fresh bruschetta is a great way to use up tomatoes. Serve this refreshing blend of chopped tomatoes, olives and herbs with baguette slices as a snack or appetizer.

Yield: Makes 3 cups.

BRUSCHETTA IN A BOWL

Ingredients

  • 2 1/2 cups diced seeded Roma tomatoes
  • 3/4 tsp salt
  • 1/2 cup chopped pitted kalamata olives
  • 1/4 cup drained small capers
  • 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
  • 1 tsp sugar
  • 1/2 tsp basil, crumbled
  • 1/2 tsp freshly ground pepper
  • 3 cloves garlic, crushed
  • Baguette slices*

Directions

  1. In a colander or sieve, combine tomatoes with salt. Place over a bowl and let drain for 1 hour.
  2. Combine tomatoes and remaining ingredients in a bowl. Transfer to a serving dish.
  3. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour or up to 4 hours.
  4. Serve with baguette slices.
Nutritional analysis per serving:

​ 25 calories, 1.9 g fat, 0.3 g protein, 1.5 g carbohydrate, 0.4 g fibre, 157 mg sodium

*Ingredient not included in nutritional analysis.