Pepperoni Pizza Salad - cooking recipe

Ingredients

10 plum tomatoes, chopped
3 medium green peppers, cut into 1 inch pieces
8 ounces shredded mozzarella cheese
1 (3 1/2 ounce) package pepperoni
1 (2 1/4 ounce) can sliced ripe olives, drained
1/4 cup chopped onion
1/3 cup tomato juice
1/4 cup red wine vinegar or 1/4 cup cider vinegar
1/4 cup olive oil
1 clove garlic, minced
1/2 teaspoon dried basil
1/4 teaspoon pepper
3/4 cup seasoned croutons

Preparation

In a large bowl, combine tomatoes, green pepper, mozzarella cheese, pepperoni, olives, and onion; mix well.
In a small bowl, combine tomato juice, vinegar, oil, garlic, basil and pepper; whisk together well.
Pour the dressing over the tomato mixture; toss to coat.
Cover and refrigerate several hours.
Sprinkle croutons just before serving.