Panzanella Salad

1 loaf crusty Italian bread

4 large tomatoes. cut in chunks

1 red onion, thinly sliced

1/4 cup olive oil

3 Tbsp red wine vinegar

2 tsp minced garlic

1 tsp salt

1/2 tsp pepper

3 yellow bell peppers, cut in chunks

1 lrg English cucumber

1/4 cup chopped flat leaf Italian parsley

1/4 cup shredded Parmesan cheese

Preheat oven to 400 degrees, line a baking sheet with parchment paper, Cut your crusty bread into chunks and place on your lined baking sheet.Toast your bread for about 12 minutes, turning one till toasty brown. let cool on counter.

In a bowl place tomatoes, onion, olive oil, vinegar, garlic, salt and pepper, toss to coat and let sit on your counter for about 30 minutes. Add yellow pepper and cucumber, toss and then let sit for another 15 minutes or so. Right before serving add crusty toasted bread, parsley and Parmesan cheese. Toss and ENJOY!! 🙂