Panzanella Salad - Plant Based Cooking

Ingredients

• 3-4 cups whole grain bread (cubed)
• 2 large ripe tomatoes (cut into 1-inch cubes, or you can use cherry tomatoes)
• 1 large cucumber (unpeeled, seeded, and sliced 1/2-inch thick)
• 1 large red bell pepper (seeded and cut into 1-inch cubes)
• 1 large yellow bell pepper (seeded and cut into 1-inch cubes)
• 1/2 large red onion (cut 1/2 and thinly sliced)
• 20 large basil leaves (coarsely chopped)
• 3 tbsp capers (drained (optional))
• 1 clove garlic (finely minced )
• 1/2 tsp dijon mustard
• 3 tbsp red wine vinegar
• 1 tsp maple syrup
• salt and black pepper (to taste)