Panzanella Salad

Ingredients

• 3 ounces sourdough bread, cut into 1-inch cubes (2 [1 1/2-ounce] slices)
• 1/4 cup white wine vinegar
• 2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil
• 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 1/8 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 1/3 cup thinly sliced red onion
• 2 tablespoons coarsely chopped pitted kalamata olives (about 8)
• 2 tablespoons thinly sliced fresh basil
• 1 tomato, cut into 1-inch pieces
• 1/2 English cucumber, halved and thinly sliced (about 1 cup)

Preparation

1. 1. Preheat oven to 350°.
2. 2. Place bread cubes in a jelly-roll pan; bake at 350° for 10 minutes or until crisp, stirring once. Cool completely.
3. 3. Combine vinegar and next 4 ingredients (through garlic) in a large bowl. Add bread cubes, onion, and remaining ingredients, tossing gently to coat. Serve immediately.