Ciabatta Salad
This is one that Dad would make:
Ingredients:
- 1/2 ciabatta, cut in 1/2” cubes
- 3 tomatoes, cut into 1” pieces
- 1/2 cup pitted Kalamata olives, cut into halves
- 1/2 red onion, finely sliced
- 4 Tbsp capers, drained
- 4 Tbsp red wine vinegar
- 1/3 cup olive oil
- 1/2 cut fresh basil leaves, torn and placed on top for garnish
- 1 cup cubed Boconcini fresh mozarella (optional)
- salt and pepper to taste
Preheat broiler. On a baking sheet, spread the Ciabatta cubes in a single layer. Place under a preheated broiler. toss often, until bread cubes are golden - approximately 4-5 minutes. Remove from oven and set aside. In a large bowl, toss together the toasted bread cubes, tomotoes, cucumber, olives, red onions and capers. In a small mixing bowl, whisk together the red wine vinegar and olive oild. Season with salt and pepper. Drizzle dressing over bread mixture and toss well. Add in fresh mozzarella. For optimum flavor allow salad to rest 30 minutes. Garnish with torn fresh basil leaves just prior to serving.
