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Prep Time: 0 Minutes Cook Time: 15 Minutes |
Ready In: 15 Minutes Servings: 4 |
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Tuscan Bread and Tomato salad, perfect for an afternoon luch outside. To be served with fruit and cheeses on the side. Ingredients:
7 tbs. extra virgin olive oil |
2 tbs. butter |
2 cloves garlic, coarsely chopped |
1 12 inch baguette |
2 tbs. balsamic vinegar |
2 tsp. kosher salt |
1/4 tsp. ground black pepper |
8 very ripe assorted tomatoes (3 lbs.), chopped |
1/2 cup basil leaves, torn into pieces |
Directions:
1. Preheat oven to 350
2. in a small skillet combine 2 tbs. olive oil, the butter, and garlic: stir until butter melts, about 2 minutes
3. Cut baguette into 1/2 inch cubes and put into a bakng pan
4. Pour oil/garlic mixture over bread and mix well
5. Bake until golden brown, about 10-15 minutes
6. Remove from oven and allow bread to cool iin pan
7. In a bowl mix the remaining olive oil, vinegar, salt, and pepper.
8. Stir in tomaotes and bread cubes
9. Serve at room temperature in shallow bowls
10. Garnish with basil
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