Panzanella (Italian Bread Salad) - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 tomatoes
1 yellow bell pepper
1 cucumber, thinly sliced
1/2 red onion, thinly sliced
1 tablespoon capers
1/4 cup fresh basil, thinly sliced
1/4 cup red wine vinegar
1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
1/4 teaspoon salt, to taste
1/4 teaspoon pepper, to taste
2 cups garlic and herbed croutons

Preparation

In a large bowl combine tomatoes, bell pepper, cucumber, onion, and capers.
In a small bowl, whisk together vinegar and oil.
season with salt and pepper to taste.
pour dressing over vegetables and toss thoroughly.
Spread croutons in a single layer in a large serving bowl.
Spoon vegetables evenly over the croutons and pour any remaining liquid in the bowl over all. sprinkle basil on top.