Caprese Panzanella Salad

1. Preheat the oven to 400 F.

2. Cut or rip the bread into 1 inch cubes. Spread evenly on a baking sheet. Bake for 4 minutes, stir, then bake for another 4 minutes until the bread is toasted and crisp.

3. Meanwhile, slice the cherry tomatoes in half and place in a medium bowl with the mozzarella pearls.

4. Whisk the dressing ingredients together in a bowl and pour half onto the tomato mozzarella mixture.

5. Transfer the toasted bread into a large dish and pour the dressed tomato mozzarella mixture on top.

6. Pour the remaining dressing over the salad and toss to coat. Add the basil ribbons just before serving and toss again.

Notes: Try marinading the tomatoes overnight in an airtight container using half of the dressing. The tomatoes will absorb the vinegar, oil and spices adding a nice boost of flavor! When you go to toss the tomatoes with the remaining ingredients the next day, don’t strain them, pour all of the tomatoes with the dressing over top. Add the other half of the dressing and toss all ingredients together.