Bell Pepper, Tomato, Cucumber, and Grilled Bread Salad

Ingredients

• 0.5 cup torn basil leaves fresh
• 0.5 teaspoon pepper black freshly ground
• 4 ounce day-old bread country-style
• 1  cucumber english peeled coarsely chopped
• 2  garlic cloves minced
• 0.3 cup olive oil extra-virgin
• 0.8 cup orange bell pepper chopped
• 1 cup onion red finely chopped
• 0.3 cup red wine vinegar 
• 0.3 teaspoon salt 
• 1.5 pounds tomatoes coarsely chopped
• 0.8 cup bell pepper yellow chopped

Equipment

• bowl
• whisk
• grill

Directions

1. Prepare grill to medium-high heat.
2. Place bread slices on grill rack; grill 1 minute on each side or until golden brown with grill marks.
3. Remove from grill; tear bread into 1-inch pieces.
4. Combine tomatoes, onion, bell peppers, basil, and cucumber in a large bowl.
5. Add bread; toss gently.
6. Combine vinegar, black pepper, salt, and garlic in a small bowl, stirring with a whisk. Gradually add oil, stirring constantly with a whisk.
7. Drizzle dressing over salad; toss gently to coat. Cover and chill 20 minutes before serving.