Panzanella Salad

Ingredients

• 6 cups day old Italian bread, torn into bite-size pieces
• 1/3 cup olive oil
• salt and pepper to taste
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 0.25 cup olive oil
• 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
• 4 medium ripe tomatoes, cut into wedges
• 0.75 cup sliced red onion
• 10 basil leaves, shredded
• 0.5 cup pitted and halved green olives
• 1 cup fresh mozzarella, cut into bite-size pieces

Steps

1. Gather all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
2. Toss bread with 1/3 cup olive oil, salt, pepper, and garlic in a large bowl.
3. Arrange on a baking sheet and toast in the preheated oven until golden, about 5 to 10 minutes.
4. Transfer bread back into the bowl and set aside to cool slightly.
5. Whisk 1/4 cup of olive oil and balsamic vinegar together in a small bowl; set aside.
6. Add tomatoes, onion, basil, olives, and mozzarella into the bowl with bread; toss with vinaigrette.
7. Let stand for 20 minutes before serving. Enjoy!