Tuscan Panzanella

Name: Tuscan Panzanella
Prep time: 8 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 23 min
Yield: 4-6 serving(s)
Ingredients: 4 slices Italian bread; olive oil flavored cooking spray; 1 cup basil leaves (preferably fresh); 1/2 cup thinly sliced red onion; 1/4 cup pitted halved black olives (optional); 2 pints cherry tomatoes or 2 pints grape tomatoes, halved; 1 (16 ounce) can white beans, drained; 1 tablespoon water; 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil; 3 tablespoons red wine vinegar; 1 teaspoon bottled minced garlic; 1/2 teaspoon pepper

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Ready In:: 23mins
Ingredients:: 12
Serves:: 4-6

ingredients

4 slices Italian bread
olive oil flavored cooking spray
1 cup basil leaves (preferably fresh)
¹⁄₂ cup thinly sliced red onion
¹⁄₄ cup pitted halved black olives (optional)
2 pints cherry tomatoes or 2 pints grape tomatoes, halved
1 (16 ounce) can white beans, drained
1 tablespoon water
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1 teaspoon bottled minced garlic
¹⁄₂ teaspoon pepper

directions

Preheat the oven to 350 F.
Trim the crusts from the bread slices.
Cut the bread into 1-inch cubes and arrange in a single layer on a baking sheet.
Lightly coat the bread cubes with cooking spray and bake until toasted, about 15 minutes.
Combine the basil, onion, olives, tomatoes, and beans in a large bowl.
In a separate bowl, combine the remaining ingredients and whisk well.
Pour over the tomato-bean mixture and toss lightly. Add the toasted bread cubes and toss again.