Mediterranean Green Olive Bruschetta

Ingredients

• 1 (6 oz.) can Lindsay® Crafted Green Ripe Pitted Olives or other Lindsay® Green Pitted Olives, sliced

• 1 (12 oz.) package cherry or grape tomatoes, halved or quartered.

• 1/4 cup finely chopped red onion

• 3 tablespoons finely chopped flat leaf parsley, divided

• 3 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese, divided

• 2 tablespoons drained Lindsay ® Capers

• Salt and freshly ground black pepper

• 3 tablespoons olive oil

• 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar

• 1 (12-inch long) loaf French or Italian bread, sliced (1/2-inch thick)

• 1 large clove garlic, peeled

Cooking Directions

1. In a large bowl, combine olives, tomatoes, onion, 2 tablespoons of the parsley, 2 tablespoons of the cheese and capers.

2. Add oil and balsamic vinegar; mix well. Add salt and pepper to taste if desired. Let stand 15 minutes.

3. Cover; refrigerate and let stand at room temperature 15 minutes before serving.

4. Mixture may be made 1 day ahead.