I love this salad and I'm not a salad person. I got this one from Baked Bree.
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SALAD FORMULA:
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1/2 loaf of crusty day old bread
2 cups of tomatoes
1/2 cup fresh basil
1 container fresh mozzarella
salt
pepper
Parmesan cheese
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DRESSING FORMULA:
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1 clove chopped garlic
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1/4 cup Balsamic Vinegar
1/2 cup olive oil
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
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PROCESS:
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Start with the dressing. In the bottom of a bowl, add the garlic, mustard, vinegar, salt and pepper. Whisk and slowly stream the olive oil in. Whisk until the mixture comes together.
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Chop your tomatoes and mozzarella cheese into bite size pieces. Season with salt and pepper and set aside. (You could make this ahead of time by making your dressing, chopping your vegetables, and getting you bread ready and just tossing before you are ready to serve it.)
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Toss the tomatoes and cheese in the dressing.
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Slice your bread and brush (or spray) with a little olive oil, salt and pepper. Grill or toast your bread until it is toasty and crunchy. Cube the bread and add to the tomatoes and dressing.
Toss with the basil and Parmesan cheese. I saved some cheese and basil for garnish.
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Put in a serving dish and enjoy a delicious hearty salad.
