Panzanella

What can you say about a tomato and grilled bread salad? Just one word - yum. I prefer to salt the tomatoes and cucumbers separately before mixing and I prefer to cut the basil into smaller pieces. It's my house. You can do what you want at yours. Just let me know how it turns out.

1/2 lb country bread cut into 3/4 inch thick slices
1/4 cup plus 2 tbsp olive oil
3 large tomatoes, cut into a 3/4 inch dice (about 4 cups)
1 cucumber peeled and cut into 3/4 inch dice
1/4 cup loosely packed fresh basil, but into bit size pieces
1 tbsp red wine vinegar
salt and pepper

Heat a grill to medium heat. Brush the bread on both sides with 2 tbsp olive oil. Grill until lightly charred on both sides, 3-4 minutes. Let the bread cool slightly and cut into cubes.

In a large bowl, toss the bread cubes with the diced tomatoes, cucumbers, and basil. Drizzle with vinegar and remaining olive oil. Season with salt and pepper. Toss to combine. Serve immediately.