Tuscan bread salad

SERVES 2-4

INGREDIENTS

• 2 cup cherry tomatoes (halved lengthways) 

• 1 cup sourdough bread (crust removed and torn same size as tomatoes) 

• 2 x 125g Buffalo Mozzarella (or regular)

• 1 garlic clove (Peeled/Crushed)

• 2 tsp sea salt 

• Cracked black pepper 

• 1 tbsp Dijon Mustard 

• 1/3 – ½ cup Extra Virgin olive oil

• ¼ cup white Balsamic Vinegar

• 2 basil leaves (finely chopped)

METHOD

1. Heat ⅓ cup of olive oil in a frying pan over medium heat, once hot add sourdough bread, cook until evenly golden brown

2. Place the tomatoes and mozzarella in a large mixing bowl

3. Put the garlic, mustard, vinegar, salt, pepper and olive oil in a separate bowl and whisk to make a vinaigrette

4. Add the warm fried bread to the tomatoes and mozzarella

5. Then add the prepared vinaigrette and chopped basil and gently mix through

6. Serve at room temperature