Tomato Bread Salad

By Becky Houston

2 T. red wine vinegar

2 cloves garlic, minced and mashed into a paste w/a pinch of salt

Pepper to taste

½ C. Extra Virgin Olive Oil

4 C. Cubed crusty Breads, ¾” cubes…Blue Dog Bakery

1 lb. red tomatoes, cut into ¾” wedges ( home garden in Okolona)

1 lb. yellow tomatoes, cut into ¾” wedges ( home garden)

½ C. nicoise olive

½ C. fresh basil leaves, washed, dried, chopped fine ( my garden)

2 T. fresh marjoram leaves, chopped fine ( Farmers’ Market)

In a bowl whisk together vinegar, garlic paste, and pepper to taste, and whisk in oil until emulsified. Add the remaining ingredients and salt to taste, and toss to combine well. Let stand at room temperature

15 minutes to all bread to soak up some dressing.