Recipe Of Panzanella(Bread salad)

Serves 3-4 
 Ingredients

• 1/2 loaf Italian or any bread, cut into 3/4-inch cubes (about 4 cups total)
• best quality nonstick cooking oil
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp black pepper
• 2 large ripe tomatoes, diced
• 1 large cucumber, cubed
• 1 medium red onion, chopped
• 1/2 sweet green bell pepper, diced
• 1 clove of garlic, chopped
• 1/2 tsp dried basil or equivalent amount of fresh

Method

1. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees .
2. Place the bread cubes in a large bowl and generously coat with the cooking oil; toss, coat again, then toss again.
3. Place on a baking sheet and bake for 8 to 10 minutes, or until golden.
4. In the same large bowl, combine the olive oil, vinegar, garlic salt, and pepper; mix well.
5. Add the tomatoes, cucumber, onion, basil, bell pepper and olives; toss to coat well. Add the bread cubes then toss gently.
6. Can serve immediately but it is good after chilling for an hour, allowing bread to slightly absorb dressing.

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