Author Notes
This recipe is an all in one. A hearty salad that incorporates a crunchy rustic italian or any other slightly stale loaf of bread. Great for a summer night or entertaining on the patio! Tastes great with your favorite grilled vegetable or thinly sliced beef or chicken. —lisar1111
Ingredients
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1
clove garlic
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1 pound
Italian or Rustic bread
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1 cup
chopped tomatoes
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1 cup
cucumber - peeled, seeded and chopped
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1 cup
chopped red onion
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1
clove garlic, minced
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2 cups
chopped fresh basil
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1/8 cup
chopped fresh thyme
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1/4 cup
olive oil
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2 tablespoons
balsamic vinegar
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1 cup
small balls of fresh mozzarella
Directions
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Rub a clove of garlic in a large wooden bowl. Cut the bread into 1 inch cubes and put them in the bowl.
In the prepared salad bowl, combine tomatoes, cucumbers, red onions, garlic, basil and thyme. Add enough olive oil and vinegar to lightly coat, toss. Add fresh mozzarella to taste. Serve.
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