Essentials: Salad With Tomatoes And Grilled Bread (Not Day Old Bread) Recipe

• 1/2 pound country bread, cut into 3/4-inch slices (sourdough boule or cibatta will also work)
• 1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 3 large beefsteak tomatoes, cut into 3/4-inch dice (about 4 cups)
• 1 cucumber, peeled and cut into 3/4-inch dice (about 2 cups)
• 1/4 cup loosely packed fresh basil, torn into bite-size pieces
• 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
• Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper

1. Heat a grill or cast-iron skillet to medium. Brush the bread slices on both sides with the 2 tablespoons of olive oil. Grill until lightly charred on both sides, 3 to 4 minutes. Let the bread cool slightly, then cut into large cubes.
2. In a large bowl, toss the bread cubes with the diced tomatoes, cucumber, and basil. Drizzle with the vinegar and the remaining 1/4 cup oil and season with salt and pepper. Toss to combine and serve.

country bread, olive oil, beefsteak tomatoes, cucumber, fresh basil, red wine vinegar, salt

Taken from www.seriouseats.com/recipes/2008/08/essentials-tomato-grilled-bread-salad-recipe.html (may not work)