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PANZANELLA

This is a very good hot weather finger food and you can utilize fresh tomatoes, cucumbers, and basil.

3 large tomatoes, chopped
1/2 medium cucumber, julienned and cut into 1/4 in. cubes
1/4 cup thinly sliced red onion
3 T. fresh basil, torn into large pieces
3 T. red wine vinegar
11/2 T. olive oil
salt and pepper to taste
whole wheat baguette, cut into 1/2 in. thick slices
extra basil leaves

Toss first 6 ingredients in a bowl; season with salt and pepper; let stand for 30 minutes. Drizzle bread with 1 T. liquid from mixture; broil each side until golden and top with 2 T. tomato mixture. Garnish with basil leaves.

Serves 4 with 283 calories per serving. ENJOY!
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