Ingredients

  • 8 ounces light cream cheese spread
  • 2 tablespoons fresh basil, finely chopped
  • 1 garlic clove, minced
  • 3/4 cup fresh tomato, chopped
  • 1/2 cup cucumber, chopped
  • 1/2 cup sweet onion, chopped
  • 4 large black olives, sliced
  • 2 tablespoons fat-free Italian salad dressing

Method

  • Mix the cream cheese spread, basil and garlic until well blended. Spread it in to about a 7-inch circle on a serving plate, keeping the edges higher than the center.
  • In a medium mixing bowl, combine tomatoes, cucumbers, onion, olives and Italian dressing. Spoon this mixture into the center of the cream cheese spread.
  • Serve with your bruschetta or with fancy crackers.