Farmstand Herb Bread Salad

Total Time: 1 hr 5 mins Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 45 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 8
• 12 ounces country-style italian bread, cut into 1 inch pieces
• 4 cloves garlic
• 1/2 cup fresh basil leaf
• 1 tablespoon fresh thyme leave
• 1 tablespoon fresh oregano
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
• 3/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
• 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
• 6 tomatoes, seeded and cut into large pieces
• 2 zucchini, cut into 1/4 inch slices
• 1 large roasted yellow bell pepper, seeded and coarsely chopped
• 1/4 cup capers, drained
• 1/3 cup pitted kalamata olive

Recipe

• 1 divide bread evenly between two baking sheets.
• 2 bake at 350° for 10 to 12 minutes or until golden brown, stirring occasionally.
• 3 set aside to cool.
• 4 combine garlic and next 5 ingredients in a food processor; pulse 5 to 6 times or just until chopped, stopping to scrape down sides.
• 5 add oil and vinegar, and pulse until combined.
• 6 combine bread, tomato, and next 4 ingredients in a large bowl; add dressing, and toss well.
• 7 let salad stand, covered, at room temperature 30 minutes before serving.