Tuscan Bread Salad - cooking recipe

Ingredients

Salad
4 slices crusty Italian bread (day old preferred) or 4 slices sourdough bread, cut about 1/2 inch thick (day old preferred)
1 garlic clove, halved
2 medium ripe tomatoes, diced
1 (15 ounce) can white cannellini beans, rinsed and drained
1 green bell pepper, roasted and cut into strips
1/4 chopped fresh basil
Dressing
4 1/2 teaspoons red wine vinegar
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
3 tablespoons vegetable broth
salt & freshly ground black pepper, to taste

Preparation

Toast bread slices under broiler for about 4 minutes on each side.
Remove slices and rub with garlic cloves.
Prepare dressing by whisking ingredients together in a small bowl, and seasoning with salt and pepper.
Cut bread slices into small cubes and add them to a serving bowl.
Next add the tomatoes, beans, roasted pepper and basil.
Pour dressing over salad and toss to coat.
Let salad rest about 5-10 minutes before serving.