Tomato Basil Bruchetta

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• Cooking Spray
• 1 Baguette (or french loaf) (I like to use the baguette from Panera Bread)
• 8 roma tomatoes, diced
• 1/2 cup diced red onion, diced
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil
• 2-3 cloves of garlic
• 1/4 cup shredded Parmasen cheese
• 1 Tbsp balsamic vinegar
• 2 tsp olive oil
• Salt and pepper to taste

1. Preheat oven to 420º.
2. Cut the baguette into diagonal slices about 1/2" thick 
3. Spray lightly with cooking spray.
4. Place on sheet and bake for 8-10 minutes until golden brown (keep a close eye on the bread as it can overcook very easily.

Meanwhile...

1. Dice the tomatoes and red onion, Add to large bowl.
2. Chop the basil and add to the bowl.
3. Sprinkle with salt and pepper.
4. Add the 2 tsp olive oil and 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar and mix well. Put in refrigerator for at least 30 minutes.
5. When the bread is ready, take out the tomato mixture and add the 1/4 parmesan cheese. Stir.
6. Arrange the bread on a serving platter and top with the mixture. Eat! Enjoy!