Fresh Bruschetta

What do you make with an excess of tomatoes and basil? Bruschetta!  As an appetizer, it goes great with pretty much everything! It is such a fresh, delicious, healthy alternative to fried appetizers and, bonus, looks pretty when served!  This is dedicated to my husband, who got me hooked on bruschetta from Olive Garden, where we often frequented when we were first dating.

Ingredients:
- 2-3 large tomatoes, chopped
- 2-3 Tbs. minced garlic (to taste)
- 2-3 bunches basil, chopped (to taste)
- 1/2 tsp. sea salt
- 1/4 tsp. sugar

Directions:
Combine all ingredients and mix well.  Cover, and place in refrigerator for at least one hour (better if able to be made the day ahead).  I like to serve mine with toasted ciabatta bread with melted italian cheeses on top!  (I just sprinkle some shredded italian blend cheese onto sliced ciabatta, and toast under broiler for a minute or two).