Panzanella Salad With Bacon, Tomato And Basil - cooking recipe

Ingredients

3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
2 teaspoons olive oil
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2 garlic cloves, minced
4 cups coarsely chopped tomatoes, about 1-1/3 pounds
1/2 cup sliced red onion
1/4 cup chopped fresh basil
6 slices cooked bacon, crumbled
1 loaf French bread, day old, cut into 1 inch cubes
2 cups torn romaine lettuce

Preparation

Preheat oven to 350\u00b0.
Combine first 5 ingredients in a bowl; stir with a whisk.
Add tomato, onion, basil and bacon; toss well. Set aside.
Arrange bread cubes in a single layer on baking sheet. Lightly coat bread with cooking spray.
Bake at 350\u00b0 for 15 minutes or until toasted; cool.
Add bread and lettuce to tomatoes; toss gently to combine.
Serve immediately.