Panzanella Salad With Bacon, Tomato And Basil

Total Time: 20 mins Preparation Time: 5 mins Cook Time: 15 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
• 2 teaspoons olive oil
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 4 cups coarsely chopped tomatoes, about 1-1/3 pounds
• 1/2 cup sliced red onion
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil
• 6 slices cooked bacon, crumbled
• 1 loaf french bread, day old, cut into 1 inch cubes
• 2 cups torn romaine lettuce

Recipe

• 1 preheat oven to 350º.
• 2 combine first 5 ingredients in a bowl; stir with a whisk.
• 3 add tomato, onion, basil and bacon; toss well. set aside.
• 4 arrange bread cubes in a single layer on baking sheet. lightly coat bread with cooking spray.
• 5 bake at 350º for 15 minutes or until toasted; cool.
• 6 add bread and lettuce to tomatoes; toss gently to combine.
• 7 serve immediately.