Fantastic Fennel Bruschetta

Ingredients

• 6 large tomatoes , diced
• 0.5 large sweet Bermuda onion , diced
• 2 cloves garlic , minced
• 1.5 tablespoons fennel seed
• 0.33 cups minced fresh basil
• 0.33 cups extra-virgin olive oil
• salt and pepper to taste
• 1 loaf French bread , 20 ounce
• 0.25 cups extra-virgin olive oil , for brushing

Instructions

1. 1

   In a bowl, mix together the tomatoes, onion, garlic, fennel seed, basil, 1/3 cup olive oil, salt, and pepper. Chill for at least 1 hour to blend the flavors.

2. 2

   Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

3. 3

   Brush both sides of bread slices with some of the 1/4 cup of olive oil; place slices onto a baking sheet. Toast the bread until golden brown and crunchy on the outside, about 3 minutes per side. To serve, spoon the tomato mixture onto the toasted bruschetta and arrange on a serving platter.