Foryoueats: Panzanella Salad Recipe

Ingredients

• For the Tomato Panzanella Salad:
• 6 oz crusty bread*, (1/2 loaf) cut into 1-inch cubes (6 cups)
• 2 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil
• 1/8 tsp sea salt
• 2 lbs ripe tomatoes, cut into small wedges or bite-sized pieces
• 8 oz fresh mozzarella, halved mozzarella pearls
• 1/2 medium red onion, thinly sliced
• 1/2 cup basil leaves, (about 22 leaves), coarsely chopped, plus more to garnish
• For the Vinaigrette Dressing:
• 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
• 1/4 cup red wine vinegar
• 2 garlic cloves, grated
• 1/2 tsp salt, or to taste
• 1/8 tsp black pepper