Heirloom Tomato Bread Salad

Name: Heirloom Tomato Bread Salad
Ingredients: 4 cup cubed (1-inch pieces) crusty bread; 1/4 cup olive oil; 4 heirloom tomatoes, cut into 1-inch pieces; 1 cup sliced cucumbers; 1 ear corn, sliced off the cob; 1/2 red onion, sliced thinly; 2 tablespoon chiffonade basil; 1/2 cup kalamata olives, pitted and sliced; 2 tablespoon balsamic vinegar; 1 teaspoon kosher salt

Catherine McCord|July 9, 2013 12:00 pm EST

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The recipe is simple to prepare and isn't expensive to make because the crusty bread cubes go a long way toward feeding a large family a super-fresh meal. If you're looking for a dish that screams "summertime," you have to try this. And if I can't convince you to start your own edible garden, this salad certainly will. Click here to see 15 Tastiest Heirloom Tomato Recipes.

Servings

4

Ingredients

4 cup cubed (1-inch pieces) crusty bread
1/4 cup olive oil
4 heirloom tomatoes, cut into 1-inch pieces
1 cup sliced cucumbers
1 ear corn, sliced off the cob
1/2 red onion, sliced thinly
2 tablespoon chiffonade basil
1/2 cup kalamata olives, pitted and sliced
2 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
1 teaspoon kosher salt

Directions

Preheat the oven to 400 degrees.
Place the bread cubes on a baking sheet, drizzle with 2 tablespoons of the olive oil, and toss to coat. Bake until golden, about 12-15 minutes, and set aside to cool.
Then, place the tomatoes, cucumbers, corn, onion, basil, olives, and bread in a large bowl. In a small bowl, whisk together the remaining olive oil, balsamic vinegar, and salt. Pour onto the salad and toss to coat. Serve.