Ingredients

1 cup Canola Oil

1/4 cup Balsamic Vinegar

4 Tablespoons Sugar

1 teaspoon Salt

Freshly Ground Black Pepper

3 whole Green Onions, Sliced

1/4 cup Chopped Parsley

18 whole Basil Leaves (chiffonade)

1/4 teaspoon Ground Thyme

2 cloves Garlic, Minced Finely

2 pounds Tomatoes, Cut Into Quarters (if Big) Or Halves (if Small)

1 whole Baguette, Sliced

1 clove Garlic, Peeled

Preparation

Combine all ingredients except tomatoes in a large glass bowl. Whisk to combine, then add tomatoes. (You can up the quantity of tomatoes if need be.) Use regular red tomatoes, or a mixture of red, yellow, heirloom, etc. Use different sizes of tomatoes, too–pretty! Allow to marinate for at least 3 to 4 hours, several hours if possible. Tomatoes will give off liquid as they marinate. Use leftover tomatoes to make bruschetta: slice baguette and brush slices with olive oil. Grill on a skillet or grill pan until golden. Rub slices with garlic cloves. Top with tomatoes, allowing juice to drip on the bread.