Ingredients:

1/2-cup almonds
4 garlic cloves (adjust for taste, if necessary)
1/2-cup fresh lemon juice
10 Italian plum tomatoes
1 bunch scallions
1 small red onion
3 cucumbers, largely diced
2 red peppers, largely diced
2 yellow peppers, largely diced
1/4-cup balsamic vinegar
1/4-cup extra-virgin olive oil
1/2-cup cilantro
1 tsp. Lawry's salt
pepper to taste

Directions:

1. Grind the almonds and garlic in a food processor.
   
2. Slowly add all the other ingredients.
   
3. Garnish with cilantro, basil or scallions. If you like avocadoes, chunk slices and place them on top.

Garlic Toast

1 loaf Ciabatta bread
1/2 stick butter
3 cloves garlic, minced
freshly grated Parmesan cheese