Avocado Panzanella Salad - California Avocados

Ingredients

• Salad
• 1 ripe, Fresh California Avocados, seeded, peeled and diced
• 3 Tbsp. olive oil
• 1/2 loaf ciabatta bread, cubed into 1-inch pieces
• As needed Pinch kosher salt
• 1 pt. heirloom cherry tomatoes, cut in half
• 1 hothouse cucumber, unpeeled, seeded and sliced 1/2-inch thick
• 20 large basil leaves, coarsely chopped
• 1/2 cup fresh feta cheese (or mozzarella)
• Vinaigrette
• 1 tsp. finely minced garlic
• 3 Tbsp. balsamic vinegar
• 1/2 cup good olive oil
• 1/2 tsp. kosher salt
• 1/4 tsp. freshly ground black pepper