Normally I prefer the pure ungarnished taste of a good artisan bread, but today I was in the mood for something with a bit more verve. So I whipped up this spread from my pantry:

¹/₄-¹/₈ red onion, finely diced
¹/₂ fresh heirloom tomato, chopped
2 sprigs of fresh basil, leaves only, chopped fine
1 clove of peeled garlic, through the garlic press
1-2 oz fresh mozzarella, chopped
capers
olive oil
balsamic vinegar
salt
pepper

Toss the ingredients and apply to your toast! Or follow my husband’s example and eat as a salad served with toast (not recommended). For you garlic lovers: resist the urge to add more or you’ll drown out the other flavors.