Garlic Bread Salad

When I saw the picture of this salad, I knew that I had to make it, and once I tasted it, I knew I had to post it. This is a fabulous salad with a delicious flavour. Makes a great lunch!

• Ready In: 25 mins
• Serves: 4-6

Ingredients

• 1⁄3 cup olive oil
• 3  garlic cloves, minced
• 6  slices  Italian bread (1 inch thick)
• 3  tablespoons  balsamic vinegar
• 4  large roma tomatoes, cut into 3/4 inch pieces
• 1 (14 ounce) can artichoke hearts, drained and trimmed
• 8  ounces Fontina cheese, cut into 3/4 inch cubes
• 4  green onions, thinly sliced
• 6 -8  basil leaves, julienned
•  salt and pepper

Directions

1. Combine olive oil and garlic in a bowl and mix well. Reserve half the olive oil mixture. Brush both sides of the bread slices with the remaining olive oil mixture. Arrange the slices in a single layer on a baking sheet. Broil for 2 minutes perside or until brown. Cut each slice into 1 inch cubes.
2. Whisk the reserved olive oil mixture and balsamic vinegar in a bowl. Add the bread cubes, tomatoes, artichokes, cheese, green onions and basil and mix gently. Season with salt and pepper and serve immediately.