Toasted Panzanella

Total Time: 52 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 37 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1 small french bread, cut into 1-inch cubes (about 4 cups)
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 3 garlic cloves, minced (1 tablespoon)
• 1 1/2 lbs fresh tomatoes, diced (about 3 1/2 cups)
• 1 medium cucumber, peeled, seeded, and diced (about 1 cup)
• 1 small red onion, thinly sliced (about 1/2 cup)
• 1/4 cup green olives, pitted and coarsely chopped
• 1/4 cup fresh basil, cut into thin ribbons
• 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
• 2 teaspoons capers, drained and coarsely chopped
• 1 teaspoon sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon lemon zest

Recipe

• 1 preheat oven to 350°f
• 2 spread bread cubes on baking sheet. bake 15-20 minutes, or until golden brown.
• 3 in small saucepan, heat oil over med-low heat.
• 4 add garlic and cook 2 minutes, or until fragrant.
• 5 place all remaining ingredients in a large serving bowl. add the cooked olive oil and garlic. toss to coat.
• 6 season to taste with salt and pepper.
• 7 allow to stand at least 20 minutes, to allow the flavors to develop.
• 8 adjust seasonings, if necessary, and serve.