Panzanella Bread Salad

Ingredients

• 4 cups stale bread cubes
• 4 tomatoes, diced
• 1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
• Salt and pepper, to taste

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 375F. Place bread cubes in a single layer on a baking sheet. Bake for 10 minutes or until golden and crunchy.
2. In a large bowl, combine tomatoes, basil, olive oil, garlic, vinegar, salt, and pepper. Toss to combine.
3. Add the toasted bread cubes to the bowl and toss to combine. Serve chilled or at room temperature.

Interesting Facts

• Panzanella is an Italian salad traditionally made with stale bread and tomatoes.
• This salad is a great way to use up stale bread, as the dressing helps to revive it.
• This salad is also very versatile and can be customized with other vegetables, such as cucumbers, red onions, and bell peppers.