Tuscan Panzanella Salad

Total Time: 25 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 10 mins

Ingredients

• 3 cups cubed dry italian bread (day-old)
• 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
• 2 teaspoons olive oil
• 1/8 teaspoon fresh coarse ground black pepper
• 2 medium tomatoes, seeded, diced
• 2 medium cucumbers, halved, seeded, chopped
• 1 red bell pepper, chopped
• 1/4 cup sliced ripe olives
• 1/4 cup thinly sliced fresh basil leaf

Recipe

• 1 heat oven to 350°f
• 2 place bread cubes on ungreased cookie sheet. toast bread for 5 to 10 minutes or until lightly browned.
• 3 meanwhile, in small bowl, combine vinegar, oil and pepper; blend well.
• 4 in large bowl, combine tomatoes, cucumbers, bell pepper, olives and toasted bread cubes.
• 5 pour vinegar mixture over salad; toss gently to coat. sprinkle with basil.