Tuscan Panzanella

• 4 slices Italian bread
• olive oil flavored cooking spray
• 1 cup basil leaves (preferably fresh)
• 12 cup thinly sliced red onion
• 14 cup pitted halved black olives (optional)
• 2 pints cherry tomatoes or 2 pints grape tomatoes, halved
• 1 (16 ounce) can white beans, drained
• 1 tablespoon water
• 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
• 3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
• 1 teaspoon bottled minced garlic
• 12 teaspoon pepper

1. Preheat the oven to 350 F.
2. Trim the crusts from the bread slices.
3. Cut the bread into 1-inch cubes and arrange in a single layer on a baking sheet.
4. Lightly coat the bread cubes with cooking spray and bake until toasted, about 15 minutes.
5. Combine the basil, onion, olives, tomatoes, and beans in a large bowl.
6. In a separate bowl, combine the remaining ingredients and whisk well.
7. Pour over the tomato-bean mixture and toss lightly.
8. Add the toasted bread cubes and toss again.

italian bread, olive oil, basil, red onion, black olives, tomatoes, white beans, water, extra virgin olive oil, red wine vinegar, garlic, pepper

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/tuscan-panzanella-124147 (may not work)