INGREDIENTS

• 1 pint of cherry tomatoes, or 2-3 ripe fresh tomatoes
• 1/4 cup of fresh basil
• 1/4 cup of olives- Kalamata or black, if desired
• 1 fresh loaf crusty bread, sliced thin (look for one with no added preservatives) A small loaf of french bread or a baguette can be used

Balsamic Dressing

• ½ cup Balsamic vinegar
• ½ cup Olive oil
• 2 Tablespoons Dijon mustard
• 2 Tablespoons Honey

PREPARATION

Wash and cut tomatoes in half, then in half again.

Wash basil and remove stems. Chop basil into thin strips

Drain olives and slice

In a medium size bowl, add chopped tomatoes, basil, dressing and olives if desired.

Mix Balsamic dressing in a container that can be sealed.

Shake until blended thoroughly.

Add enough dressing to coat your tomatoes, basil and olives

Slice bread about a 1/4 inch thick.
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Put in a bowl with a spoon, and serve with the sliced bread.