Warm Tomato and Herb Salad

Serves 6.

1/8 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup chopped parsley
1/8 teaspoon pepper
12 slices French or Italian Bread, cut 3/4" thick
1 1/3 tablespoon Extra Virgin oil
1 1/3 tablespoon regular olive oil
1 1/3 tablespoons chopped tarragon
8 3/4 ounces cherry tomatoes
2 teaspoons garlic
8 3/4 ounces regular tomatoes
1/4 cup shredded basel leaves

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

Place garlic and oils in a small bowl and stir to combine. Brush one side of bread lightly with oil, place on baking tray. Bake 7 minutes. Turn bread over, brush other side and bake 5 more minutes. Set aside to cool.

Heat oil in a heavy non-stick pan over medium-high heat. Add tomatoes and stir-fry for 2 minutes, until just soft. Add herbs to tomatoes. Stir fry for 1 more minute, until well-combined. Serve warm with croutons.

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