Easy Entertaining for Beginners

This delicious Italian salad is made with toasted sourdough bread cubes and fresh summer vegetables.  Serves 6-8. 

1 seedless cucumber, peeled, sliced
½ cup red onion, peeled & chopped
1 heirloom tomato, chopped
2 cups bread cubes from sourdough baguette, toasted
1 large garlic clove, chopped
2 tablespoons fresh basil, torn
6 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
3 tablespoons sherry or champagne vinegar
Salt and pepper to taste
Pre-heat oven to 350 degrees and place 1-2” bread cubes on baking sheet. Toast until crunchy, about 13-15 minutes, turning halfway through baking. Cool and toss all ingredients together 15-20 minutes before serving.