White Bean Panzanella Salad - Ontario Bean Growers

Ingredients

• 4 cups cubed day-old country white, French or ciabatta bread
• 3 Tbsp olive oil
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp pepper
• 1 bunch asparagus (about 1/2 lb) ends trimmed, chopped into 2-inch pieces
• 2 Tbsp olive oil
• 2 cups halved cherry tomatoes
• 1 long English cucumber, chopped
• 1 1/2 cups cooked white beans
• 1 cup crumbled feta cheese
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh herbs such as dill, basil, or parsley
• 6 Tbsp canola oil or olive oil
• 3 Tbsp red or white wine vinegar
• 2 tsp Dijon mustard
• 1 tsp minced garlic
• 1 tsp maple syrup
• salt
• pepper