Tomato-Bread Salad with Basil and Capers

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

• Preparation Time: 30 mins
• Cooking Time: 30 mins
• Total Time: 60 mins
• Calories: 218 Calories

Ingredients

• ¼ cup olive oil
• 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
• ¼ cup drained capers
• 1 pinch ground black pepper, to taste
• 2 medium garlic cloves, minced
• 5 cups 1/2-inch cubed French or Italian bread
• 1 ½ pounds tomatoes, stemmed and cut into medium dice
• ½ large red onion, cut into small dice
• ½ cup torn fresh basil leaves

Recipe Instructions

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.