Panzanella

Ingredients

• ⅓ cup olive oil
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 1 baguette French bread, sliced 1-inch thick
• 2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
• ½ cup crumbled blue cheese
• 3 Tablespoons coarsely chopped onion
• 2 Tablespoons balsamic vinegar
• ½ teaspoon dried basil leaves
• ½ teaspoon salt
• ¼ teaspoon black pepper

Directions

1. Stir oil and garlic in a small bowl; brush both sides of slices.
2. Preheat grill to medium-high heat.
3. Grill bread 5 minutes on each side until slightly charred. Remove to cutting board; cut into 1-inch pieces.
4. Place bread pieces, tomatoes, blue cheese, onion, balsamic vinegar, basil, salt and pepper in a large bowl; toss until mixture is combined.

Serves:  4-6