Bread, Tomato, and Cucumber Salad

Ingredients:

• 4  (1-ounce) slices day-old country-style bread
• 4  cups  coarsely chopped tomatoes (about 1 1/2 pounds)
• 1  cup  finely chopped red onion
• 3/4  cup  chopped yellow bell pepper
• 3/4  cup  chopped orange bell pepper
• 1/2  cup  torn fresh basil leaves
• 1  English cucumber, peeled and coarsely chopped
• 1/4  cup  red wine vinegar
• 1/2  teaspoon  freshly ground black pepper
• 1/4  teaspoon  salt
• 2  garlic cloves, minced
• 1/4  cup  extra-virgin olive oil

Directions:

1. Prepare grill to medium-high heat.
2. Place bread slices on grill rack; grill 1 minute on each side or until golden brown with grill marks. Remove from grill; tear bread into 1-inch pieces.
3. Combine tomatoes, onion, bell peppers, basil, and cucumber in a large bowl. Add bread; toss gently.
4. Combine vinegar, black pepper, salt, and garlic in a small bowl, stirring with a whisk. Gradually add oil, stirring constantly with a whisk. Drizzle dressing over salad; toss gently to coat. Cover and chill 20 minutes before serving.

Yield: 6 servings (serving size: 1 2/3 cups)