Tuscan Bread Salad

This is a great salad that's easy to prepare, and it's a great way to use up any day old bread you might have leftover. Please don't be
restricted to the dressing listed here. Feel free to toss salad with any Italian, or oil and vinegar based dressing of your choice. A balsamic
vinaigrette works great with this too.

Ingredients

Salad
4 slices crusty Italian bread (day old preferred) or 4 slices sourdough bread, cut about 1/2 inch thick ( day old preferred)
1 garlic cloves, halved
2 medium ripe tomatoes, diced
1 (15 ounce) cans white cannellini beans, rinsed and drained
1 green bell peppers, roasted and cut into strips
1/4 chopped fresh basil

Dressing
4 1/2 teaspoons red wine vinegar
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
3 tablespoons vegetable broth
salt & freshly ground black pepper, to taste

Directions
1. Toast bread slices under broiler for about 4 minutes on each side.
2. Remove slices and rub with garlic cloves.
3. Prepare dressing by whisking ingredients together in a small bowl, and seasoning with salt and pepper.
4. Cut bread slices into small cubes and add them to a serving bowl.
5. Next add the tomatoes, beans, roasted pepper and basil.
6. Pour dressing over salad and toss to coat.
7. Let salad rest about 5-10 minutes before serving.