Tomato, mozzarella, basil & crouton salad

Inspired from the traditional Italian side dish panzanella, this bread salad is a great mix of crispy croutons and creamy mozzarella.

Recipe «Tomato, mozzarella, basil & crouton salad» presented in category Recipes / Salads, to prepare this dish you will need no more 5 minutes. To make this dish at home by prescription from the author Gomer would need: 1 garlic clove, crushed, 60ml olive oil, 6 thick slices of sour dough or crusty bread , cut into 2cm pieces, 6 vine-ripened tomatoes, cut into wedges, 1 tbsp red wine vinegar , Pinch of caster sugar, 200g fresh mozzarella or bocconcini, torn into 2cm pieces, 1/2 cup fresh basil leaves, torn .

Ingredients:

• 1 garlic clove, crushed 
• 60ml olive oil 
• 6 thick slices of sour dough or crusty bread , cut into 2cm pieces 
• 6 vine-ripened tomatoes, cut into wedges 
• 1 tbsp red wine vinegar 
• Pinch of caster sugar 
• 200g fresh mozzarella or bocconcini, torn into 2cm pieces 
• 1/2 cup fresh basil leaves, torn 

Instructions

1. Preheat a barbecue grill or chargrill on high. Whisk together the garlic and 2 tablespoons of the oil in a large bowl. Add the bread and toss until well combined. Cook the bread for 1 minute each side or until lightly charred and toasted.
2. Place the tomato, vinegar, sugar and remaining oil in a large serving bowl and mix until combined. Add the croutons, mozzarella and basil leaves, and gently toss to combine. Season with salt and pepper and serve immediately with the Barbecued swordfish with salsa verde (see related recipes).