Cherry Tuscan Salad

Total Time: 2 hrs Preparation Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 1 hr 30 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 6 cups cubed day-old italian bread (3/4-inch)
• 1/3 cup olive oil
• 1/4 cup red wine vinegar
• 4 garlic cloves, minced
• 1/2 teaspoon salt (to taste)
• 1/4 teaspoon fresh coarse ground black pepper
• 2 cups pitted sweet cherries (fresh)
• 2 cups sliced red bell peppers
• 2 cups sliced yellow bell peppers
• 1/2 cup julienned fresh basil
• 1/4 cup sliced ripe olives
• 3 tablespoons drained capers
• 2 tablespoons freshly grated parmesan cheese

Recipe

• 1 place bread in large bowl and let stand, uncovered for 30 minutes or until slightly dry.
• 2 in a bowl, whisk together the oil, vinegar, garlic, salt & pepper. pour dressing over bread.
• 3 and toss until all liquid is absorbed.
• 4 in another bowl, combine the cherries, peppers, basil, olives and capers.
• 5 alternately layer bread and cherry mixture in a serving bowl, beginning with bread and.
• 6 ending with pepper mixture. let stand 1 hour at room temperature before serving. sprinkle.
• 7 with parmesan cheese just before serving. 6 servings.