Tuscan Bread Tomato Salad Recipe

Tuscan Bread Tomato Salad Recipe

Ingredients

Makes 4 servings

• 1/2 pound day-old crusty Italian bread, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
• 1/2 teaspoon sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 1/2 cup olive oil
• 2 or 3 large ripe tomatoes, chopped
• 1/2 medium English cucumber, peeled and cut into 1/4-inch dice
• 1/2 cup chopped red onion
• 1/3 cup brine-cured black olives, pitted and halved
• 1 tablespoon capers
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil leaves
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley

Method

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F
2. Arrange the bread cubes on baking sheet in single layer
3. Bake until lightly toasted, about 10 minutes, tossing once
4. Set aside to cool
5. In a small bowl, combine the garlic, vinegar, sugar, salt and pepper
6. Whisk in the oil until blended
7. Set aside
8. In a large bowl, combine the tomatoes, cucumber, onion, olives, capers, basil and parsley and the toasted bread cubes
9. Add the dressing, toss gently to combine and serve

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