TUSCAN TOMATO & BREAD SALAD

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Provided by Ina Garten

Time 30m

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 pound cherry or grape tomatoes, halved through the stem
1 pound fresh mozzarella, 3/4-inch diced
2 teaspoons minced garlic (2 cloves)
1 teaspoon good Dijon mustard
1/4 cup good red wine vinegar
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1/2 cup plus 1/3 cup good olive oil
1/2 pound sourdough bread, crusts removed and 3/4-inch diced
20 fresh basil leaves, julienned

Steps:

  • 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.

SomniSlime
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I love this salad! It's so easy to make and it's always a hit with my friends and family.


Garry Truzy
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover tomatoes. It's also a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables.


Allison Jane
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This is the best tomato salad I've ever had. It's so simple, but the flavors are amazing.


Andrew Dahlke
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I've made this salad several times and it's always a hit. It's so easy to make and it's always delicious.


Crazypjk 1973
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This salad is so refreshing and flavorful. It's the perfect summer dish.


Lucy Cruz
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I love that this salad can be made ahead of time. It's perfect for busy weeknights.


Dumisani Nundwe
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover bread. It's also a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables.


Aniel Jose
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I'm not usually a fan of tomato salads, but this one is amazing. The combination of flavors is perfect.


Ezeike Rita
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This salad is so easy to make and it's always a hit. I love that I can use whatever tomatoes I have on hand.


Fabode Rosemary
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I made this salad for a party and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it!


Dersby Malebe
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This salad is the perfect summer dish. It's light and refreshing, and it's packed with flavor.


Ghulam Hussain
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I've made this salad several times now and it's always a hit. It's so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser.


Kendra Shambley
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This Tuscan Tomato Bread Salad is absolutely delicious! The flavors are so fresh and vibrant, and the bread is perfectly chewy. I loved the addition of the arugula and basil, which gave the salad a nice peppery flavor.