Panzanella

Yields 4-6 Servings.

Salad Ingredients:

• 1 day old 1 1/2 # loaf of French or Italian Bread
• 1 pound tomatoes, cut bite sized
• 1 medium cucumber, cut bite sized
• 1 c basil, torn in pieces
• 1/4 small red onion, sliced very thin

Dressing Ingredients:

• 1 large clove garlic, minced
• 1/4 c balsamic vinegar
• 1/2 c evoo
• salt and pepper

1. Cut or tear bread into large cubes (if the crust is too hard, you can remove).
2. Combine bread, tomatoes, cucumber, basil and onion in a large salad bowl.
3. In a Mason jar, combine garlic, vinegar, and oil. Shake vigorously. Add salt and pepper.
4. Dress salad with half the dressing and serve the remaining dressing on the side.