Grilled Bread Salad With Basil and Cherry Tomatoes (Recipe)

Grilled Bread Salad With Basil and Cherry Tomatoes

1 medium loaf (about

1 lb.) Rustic white bread (like ciabatta), cut lengthwise into

1-inch-thick slices

1 cup extra-virgin olive oil kosher salt

1 clove garlic, halved lengthwise

1 pint cherry or grape tomatoes, halved

1 bunch scallions (about 8), trimmed and thinly sliced (both white and green parts)

12 large basil leaves, torn into small pieces

1 cup red-wine vinegar

1 lb. fresh bocconcini, halved

1. Prepare a medium-high fire on a gas or charcoal grill. Clean and oil the grates to prevent sticking. Using a pastry brush, dab both sides of the bread slices with 2 Tbs. oil and sprinkle with 1 tsp. salt. Grill the bread until it browns and gets good grill marks, about 2 minutes. Grill the other side until browned, about 2 minutes, and transfer to a large cutting board to cool. Rub the cut sides of the garlic over the bread and discard the garlic. Put the cherry tomatoes and scallions in a large serving bowl with the basil. Cut the bread into 1-inch pieces and add to the bowl.

2. In a small bowl, whisk the remaining oil with the red-wine vinegar, pour over the bread mixture, and toss well. let the salad sit for up to 2 hours before serving. Just before serving, fold in the bocconcini and season with salt to taste.

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