Tuscan Panzanella Salad

Submitted by Lakerdog2

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• Ready In: 25mins
• Ingredients: 9
• Yields: 5 cups
• Serves: 5

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

directions

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.