2 cups Bell Peppers ( I like assorted red, yellow and orange), chopped
2 cups Cucumbers, sliced
1/4 cup Red Onion, sliced
5 cups Bread, Grilled and Cubed
1/4 Cup Basil
8 ounces Burrata
2 Grilled Peaches,wedges (optional)
4 ounces prosciutto (optional)
Dijon Vinaigrette
1/4 cup olive oil
2 tbsp red wine vinegar
1 tsp dijon mustard
2 cloves garlic
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp pepper
Instructions
Slice the bread into thick pieces, brush with olive oil, and grill the bread slices until crispy
Once the bread is cooled, cut into one inch cubes
Cut the tomatoes into wedges, bell peppers and cucumbers into one inch pieces and slice the onions
Place tomatoes and vegetables into a large bowl and add the grilled bread
Prepare the vinaigrette: Using mortar and pestle, press the garlic, salt and pepper until paste like, in a large mixing bowl, whisk together the pressed garlic, olive oil, red wine vinegar, dijon, salt and pepper
Toss the vinaigrette into the vegetable and bread mixture and toss until fully coated
Allow the salad to sit for 30 minutes to an hour to allow the juices come together
Transfer salad onto a large platter and top with burrata (or cheese of choice), fresh basil leaves and prosciutto(optional).