Ingredients
6cupsciabatta bread,torn into pieces
¼cupolive oil
salt and pepper,to taste
1lbtomatoes
¼red onion,thinly sliced
2tbspfresh basil,with oregano and/or parsley
1cupfresh mozzarella,cocktail sized
1cupcucumbers,sliced
½cupkalamata olives,pitted
¼cupolive oil
2tbspbalsamic vinegar,or white balsamic vinegar
salt and pepper
Preparation
Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
Place the bread in a large bowl, then toss with olive oil, salt and pepper.
Bake for 10 to 12 minutes until lightly browned and dried. Set aside to cool.
Whisk together the olive oil and balsamic vinegar.
Place the the toasted bread, tomatoes, onion, mozzarella, cucumbers, and kalamata olives in a large bowl.
Drizzle in the dressing, then gently toss to combine.
Let sit for 15 minutes, tossing occasionally.
Top with the basil and fresh pepper, serve, and enjoy!
