Something to add on to the summer BBQ or a brunch with friends. This recipe serves 6.

Ingredients:

• 1/2 Baguette, whole grain
• 2 tbsp Basil, chopped
• 1 tbsp Parsley, chopped
• 2 Garlic cloves, minced
• 3 Tomatoes, diced
• 1/2 cup Fennel, diced
• 1 tsp Olive oil
• 2 tsp Balsamic vinegar
• 1 tsp Black pepper

Method:

1. Preheat the oven to 200 degrees Celsius.
2. Cut the baguette into 1-2cm slices.
3. Place slices onto a baking tray and place in the oven until lightly brown.
4. In a mixing bowl, mix the basil, parsley, garlic, tomatoes, fennel, olive oil, balsamic vinegar and black pepper together.
5. Spoon mixture onto toasted baguette slices and serve immediately.

NOTE: If you prefer a drier baguette, you can always remove the seeds of the tomato before mixing. Cut the tomato in half and spoon out the seeds.

Source: Mayo Clinic .com