Guy's Chop Chop Bread Salad

Guy Fieri was making this salad on his Big Bite show one day and it looked really tasty, so I gave it a try with some modifications. Note: Since this recipe contains bread, it will turn soggy if not consumed right away. If you like, you could serve the bread on the side and let the diners help themselves. Also helps should there be any leftovers.

• Ready In: 40 mins
• Serves: 4-6

Ingredients

• 1  loaf  rustic  Italian bread, cut into medium sized cubes
• 1  cup  halved grape tomatoes
• 1  cup  diced red bell pepper
• 1  cup  peeled  seeds, removed and diced English cucumber
• 1  tablespoon  minced garlic
• 1  tablespoon capers
• 1⁄4 cup  freshly chopped Italian parsley
• 4  tablespoons  freshly julienned basil leaves
• 2  tablespoons  balsamic vinegar
• 2  tablespoons red wine vinegar
• 4  tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
•  sea salt and freshly cracked black pepper
• 1⁄4 cup  goat cheese or 1⁄4 cup feta cheese, crumbled
• 1  avocado, cut in half, pitted and flesh diced

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
2. Place bread cubes on baking sheet and toast until crisp.
3. Meanwhile, in a large bowl, toss together tomatoes, peppers, cucumber, garlic, capers, parsley and basil.
4. Drizzle in the vinegars, oil and season with salt and pepper.
5. Toss again.
6. Let sit for 15 to 20 minutes in the refrigerator.
7. When ready to serve, toss together with the toasted bread cubes.
8. Gently fold in goat or Feta cheese, avocado and adjust seasoning, if necessary.
9. Serve.