Tomato And Bread Salad With Garlic-anchovy Dressing

Total Time: 15 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 4 -5 large vine-ripened tomatoes (about 1 1/2 lbs)
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• 1 1/2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1/3 cup chopped fresh basil
• 3 anchovy fillets, rinsed and mashed
• fresh ground black pepper
• 2 slices bread, toasted and cut into 3/4-inch cubes (chewy, country-style, 3/4-inch thick)
• freshly grated parmesan cheese

Recipe

• 1 core and halve tomatoes, then cut each half into 4-5 wedges. toss wedges with salt in a large bowl; let rest until small pool of liquid accumulates, 15-20 minutes.
• 2 meanwhile, whisk oil, vinegar, garlic, basil, anchovies, and pepper to taste in small bowl. pour mixture over tomatoes and accumulated liquid; toss to coat. set aside to blend flavors, about 5 minutes.
• 3 add bread cubes; toss to combine. adjust seasonings. sprinkle with some freshly grated parmesan cheese and serve immediately.