Bruschetta with California Avocado and Basil

Ingredients

 * 1 California avocado, seeded, peeled and diced
 * ½ Pound Roma tomatoes, sliced lengthwise and diced
 * ¼ Cup diced red onion
 * 2 Tbsp olive oil
 * 2 Tbsp chopped parsley
 * 1 Tbsp chopped fresh basil leaves
 * 1 to 2 medium cloves garlic, minced
 * Freshly ground pepper and salt, to taste
 * 1 sourdough baguette (about 10 oz.), diagonally cut into 1/2-inch slices and lightly toasted

Directions

 * 1) In medium bowl, lightly combine avocado, tomatoes, Onion, olive oil, parsley, basil, garlic, pepper and salt.
 * 2) Top each slice of toasted bread with about 1 heaping tbsp. of the tomato-avocado mixture.
 * 3) Garnish each with small leaf of basil, if desired.
 * 4) Note: To prepare ahead of time or to keep mixture in the refrigerator for use as a quick snack, combine all ingredients except avocado.
 * 5) To serve, thinly slice 1 peeled medium California avocado and arrange 1 or 2 slices of avocado on each piece of toasted bread.
 * 6) Top each serving with about 1 heaping tbsp. of the tomato-avocado mixture.