Artichoke Bruschetta Recipe

Ingredients

• 1 14-inch loaf Italian bread
• 1 cup drained, canned artichoke hearts, chopped
• 1 cup chopped, seeded, fresh tomato
• 1/4 cup finely chopped onion
• 3 cloves garlic, pressed
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 1/2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
• 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
• Fresh-grated Parmesan cheese(optional)