Tomato and Grilled Bread Salad

Ingredients

• 1/2 pound country bread
• cut into 3/4-inch-thick slices
• 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 fresh ground pepper

Instructions

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