Bruschetta

Ingredients
16 fresh ripe plum tomatoes, very finely diced
4 tablespoons finely minced garlic
1 cup coarsely chopped fresh basil
1/2 cup finely chopped Italian parsley
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
pinch crushed red pepper flakes
Salt and freshly ground pepper
thirty-two 1/4"-thick slices French or Italian baguette
6 garlic cloves, cut in half

Directions
In a large mixing bowl, combine the tomatoes, minced garlic, basil, parsley, lemon juice, red pepper flakes, and salt and pepper to taste. Toss very well; set aside for at least 3 hours.

Just before serving, toast the bread under broiler; rub on one side of bread with the cut sides of the garlic cloves. Place a small bowl in the center of a serving platter. Fill the bowl with the tomato mixture and arrange the toast around the bowl. Serve immediately.