Title: Tuscan Bread Salad
Categories: Italian/tus, Main dishes
Yield: 2 Servings

1 lb Tomatoes; chopped
1 lg Red bell pepper; chopped
6 oz Fresh mozzarella cheese;
-cubed
1/3 c Fresh basil; coarsely
-chopped
6 tb Extra virgin olive oil
3 tb Balsamic vinegar
3 Cloves garlic; minced
4 oz French bread loaf; cubed
Fresh basil leaves; for
-garnish

Combine tomatoes, bell pepper, cheese and chopped basil in large bowl.
Whisk oil, vinegar, and garlic to blend in small bowl. Season to taste with
salt and pepper. Pour dressing over salad and toss to coat well. (Can be
prepared 1 hour ahead. Let stand at room temperature.)

Preheat broiler. Place bread on baking sheet and broil just until beginning
to color, stirring once, about 1 minute. Add bread to salad and mix gently.

Divide salad between 2 shallow bowls. Garnish wtih fresh basil leaves if
desired and serve.
Posted to MC-Recipe Digest V1 #200

Date: Mon, 12 Aug 1996 23:13:49 -0400

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