Tomato-Bread Salad with Basil and Capers

Name: Tomato-Bread Salad with Basil and Capers
Cook time: 30 min
Yield: 10 servings
Cuisine: United Kingdom
Ingredients: 5 cups 1/2-inch cubed French or Italian bread; 1\u2009½ pounds tomatoes, stemmed and cut into medium dice; 2 medium garlic cloves, minced; ½ large red onion, cut into small dice; ½ cup torn fresh basil leaves; ¼ cup drained capers; ¼ cup olive oil; 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar; 1 pinch ground black pepper, to taste

Capers lend this panzanella-style tomato salad the perfect salty bite!

INGRIDIENT

5 cups 1/2-inch cubed French or Italian bread

1 ½ pounds tomatoes, stemmed and cut into medium dice

2 medium garlic cloves, minced

½ large red onion, cut into small dice

½ cup torn fresh basil leaves

¼ cup drained capers

¼ cup olive oil

2 tablespoons red wine vinegar

1 pinch ground black pepper, to taste

DIRECTION

Step: 1

Adjust oven rack to center position and heat oven to 250 degrees.

Step: 2

Place bread cubes on a cookie sheet with a rim; bake until bread is dried out, about 30 minutes, then set aside to cool.

Step: 3

Meanwhile dice and salt the tomatoes in a medium bowl; stir in the garlic and let stand until juicy, about 30 minutes.

Step: 4

Prepare remaining ingredients; add to tomatoes and toss. Add bread cubes; toss again. Adjust seasonings, including pepper to taste. Let stand 10 minutes before serving.

NUTRITION FACT

Per Serving: 218 calories; protein 7g; carbohydrates 33.7g; fat 6.6g; sodium 447.3mg.

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