Ingredients

  • 3 cups french bread cubes (1/2 inch)
  • 2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
  • ½ tsp dijon mustard
  • 1 cup english cucumber, peeled and diced
  • ½ cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 tbsp fresh basil, thinly slicedF
  • 1 small garlic clove, minced
  • ¼ tsp ground black pepper
  • 1 tsp italian seasoning
  • ½ tsp kosher salt
  • ½ cup mozzarella, cubed
  • 3 Tbsp white wine vinegar

Ready In 45 Minutes

Servings: 4

Cooking Instructions

Step 1

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
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Step 2

  • Cut the bread into inch cubes.
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Step 3

  • Place them on a baking sheet.
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Step 4

  • Toss with 2 tablespoons of olive oil and then generously sprinkle with Italian herb seasoning. (I use McCormick spice grinder.)
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Step 5

  • Toss bread cubes for 15 minutes, flipping halfway through.
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  • Length: 15 minutes

Step 6

  • Place toasted bread, tomatoes, cucumber, and mozzarella in a salad bowl.
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Step 7

  • Drizzle with vinaigrette.
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Step 8

  • Sprinkle with fresh basil.
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Step 9

  • In a bowl combine garlic, mustard, and vinegar. Using an emulsion blender slowly add in olive oil. Blend until emulsion is created.
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Step 10

  • Add salt and pepper to season.
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