Recipe

Bread Salad With Tomatoes Recipe

	Gadandi / All my dishes 1 year, 6 months ago A great taste before a nice Italian main dish. Prep:20m Cook:30m Servings:6	Gadandi
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Ingredients

1/2 of a small baguette

1 large clove garlic, peeled

4 Tbs. olive oil

6 medium to large ripe tomatoes OR heirloom tomatoes, cut into

large chunks and placed in a colander over a bowl

1/2 cup chopped green onions

3 Tbs. fresh sweet basil, rolled and chopped

1/4 cup balsamic vinegar

1/2 cup olive oil

salt and pepper, to taste

Bibb lettuce

Directions

Slice baguette in half lengthwise. Rub the bread with the peeled garlic clove and brush on the 4 Tbs. olive oil. Slice into croutons and place on a baking sheet, crust side down. Bake in a 300 degree oven til nice and golden, about 30 minutes.

Drain any accumulated juice from the tomatoes and place them in a dry bowl. Add the croutons, onion and basil. Mix the vinegar and oil; season to taste with salt and pepper. Toss with salad. Serve on leaves of Bibb lettuce. Do not mix til right before service.

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