FRESH BITES

Ingredients

• 2-1”-thick sliced country bread

• 2 clove garlic, minced

• 1/4 c. extra-virgin olive oil

• 2 medium cucumbers, thinly sliced

• 4 c. diced tomatoes (heirloom, cherry, or grape)

• 1 medium red onion, cut into 4 wedges

• 2 tbsp. capers

• 3 tbsp. red wine vinegar

• 1 1/2 c. cubed fresh mozzarella

• 1/2 c. fresh basil leaves, small bite-size pieces

• Kosher salt

• Freshly ground black pepper

Instructions

1. Heat the grill to medium-high and oil the grates. Brush bread and onion with oil and season with salt and pepper.

2. Grill bread and veggies until bread is lightly toasted, 30 seconds to 1 minute per side, and onions are lightly charred and crisp-tender, 3 minutes per side.

3. Transfer grilled bread and onion to a cutting board. Rub garlic on both cut sides of the bread, then let everything cool slightly.

4. Next, cut bread into bite-size cubes, thinly slice cucumber, and chop onion.

5. Whisk together oil, vinegar, and season with salt and pepper in a large enough bowl. Add bread cubes, cucumber, onion, tomatoes, mozzarella, capers and basil.