Heirloom Tomato, Baby Basil, and Sourdough Salad

By cborrelli

Heirloom tomatoes are relatively new to Australia, and due to the growing influx of farmers' markets gracing Sydney's streets, Jane and Jeremy can now access them readily in summer months. This is their take on a classic panzanella salad.

Ingredients

• 3 (2-ounce) slices sourdough bread, crusts removed
• 1 1/4 pounds heirloom cherry tomatoes (larger tomatoes halved)
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
• 1 teaspoon superfine or granulated sugar
• 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 1 cup loosely packed baby basil leaves

Details

Servings 6
Preparation time 15mins
Cooking time 25mins
Adapted from find.myrecipes.com

Preparation

Step 1

1. Preheat grill to medium-high heat.

2. Arrange bread on grill rack; grill 1 minute on each side or until well marked. Cool slightly; tear into chunks. Combine bread and tomatoes in a large bowl.

3. Combine oil, vinegar, and sugar in a small bowl, stirring until sugar dissolves. Drizzle over bread mixture; sprinkle with salt and pepper. Toss gently to coat. Sprinkle with basil leaves.

Nutritional Information
Calories:157
Fat:9.6g (sat 1.4g,mono 6.7g,poly 1.2g)
Protein:3.4g
Carbohydrate:15.4g
Fiber:1.5g
Cholesterol:0.0mg
Iron:1.4mg
Sodium:239mg
Calcium:25mg