Peasant Bread Tomato And Basil Salad Recipes

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• Place the tomatoes and mozzarella in a large bowl. Put the garlic, mustard, vinegar, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper in a 1-cup glass measuring cup and slowly whisk in the 1/2 cup of olive oil. Set aside.
• Heat the remaining 1/3 cup of olive oil in a large (12-inch) saute pan until hot but not smoking. Add the bread cubes and sprinkle with 1 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper. Saute over medium to medium-high heat for 5 to 8 minutes, tossing occasionally, until the bread is evenly browned and crisp. Add the warm bread to the tomatoes and mozzarella. Add enough of the vinaigrette to moisten all the ingredients. Add the basil, sprinkle with salt and pepper, and toss carefully, adding more vinaigrette if necessary. Serve at room temperature.

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• In a large bowl, combine the bread, tomatoes, basil and onion. In a small bowl, whisk together the remaining ingredients; drizzle over bread mixture. Cover and let stand for 30 minutes before serving.

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• In large bowl, toss together salad ingredients. In glass jar with tight fitting lid, shake together dressing ingredients. About 1/2 hour before serving, pour dressing ingredients. About 1/2 hour before serving, pour dressing to taste over salad and toss until nicely mixed. Cover bowl and refrigerate until serving time. Serves 6 An Italian bread salad is more than a salad sprinkle with croutons. The bread is deeply flavored with olive oil and vinegar. The Italian bread should be stale but not so dry as to be brittle. You want a firm "spring" to it. Source: Renny Darling

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• Combine tomato, basil, olive oil, vinegar, salt, and black pepper in a large bowl; toss until tomato wedges are evenly coated.