Bread salad Quattrocolore

Ingredients for 2 servings:

• 6 large slices of stale bread, preferably a dark variety
• 3 m.-large tomato(s), fully ripe
• 1 ball of mozzarella, or 2 if you like
• 2 tbsp black olives, finely chopped
• 2 tbsp, heaped basil leaves, fresh, cut into strips
• 2 tbsp olive oil, or seasoned oil with herbs
• 1 tbsp Crema di Balsamic vinegar
• Salt and other spices as desired

Instructions

Working time approx. 15 minutes; Cooking/baking time approx. 10 minutes; Total time approx. 25 minutes

great for using up leftovers

Cut the bread into thick slices, then into cubes. Fry in olive oil until crispy. Meanwhile, dice the tomatoes (without seeds, otherwise they’ll be mushy), the olives, and the mozzarella. Mix with the toasted bread, basil, and balsamic vinegar. Season to taste with salt and other spices, if desired.