Imagine bread dipped in olive oil, balsamic and then jumbled together with tomatoes, cucumbers & basil. This salad is a great way to use up day old bread by enhancing its flavor with seasonal vegetables.

Ingredients

• ½ french bread, loaf, day-old, cut into cubes (about 2-3 cups)
• 2 tomatoes, large, cut in chunks & remove the seeds
• 1 cucumber, peeled and cubed
• ¼ cup fresh basil, roughly chopped
• 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
• 2 teaspoons balsamic vinegar
• 1 clove garlic, finely minced or pressed
• 1 pinch salt
• 1 pinch black pepper

Other Meals

• Grilled Chicken with Panzanella Bread Salad
• Panzanella & White Bean Saute
• Panzanella + Zucchini Soup with Parmesan Pine Nuts