Tomato Bruschetta Ziti Salad - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 (8 ounce) box uncooked ziti pasta
3 cups fresh plum tomatoes, chopped
1/3 cup olive oil
1/4 cup finely chopped onion
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar or 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
1 garlic clove, finely chopped
1/2 teaspoon salt
ground black pepper
1 cup garlic-flavored croutons

Preparation

Cook the pasta according to the package directions; drain.
Rinse with cold water to cool quickly; drain well.
In large bowl, stir together tomatoes, oil, onion, vinegar, basil, garlic and salt; add fresh ground black pepper to taste.
Cover and refrigerate.
Garnish with the croutons right before serving.
This recipe can be doubled.