Sicilian Panzanella Salad

1 loaf of day old bread, cut into 1-inch cubes

¼ cup olive oil

3 tablespoons white wine or champagne vinegar

3 tablespoons Sicilian Seasoning

3 large tomatoes, cut into 1-inch slices

1 cucumber, sliced into 1/2-inch slices

2 red, yellow or orange bell peppers, seeded and cut into 1-inch cubes

1/2 red onion, thinly sliced

1 cup basil leaves, torn

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1. Preheat oven 350ºF.

2. Place cubed bread on a rimmed sheet sheet, and bake for 20 minutes or until bread cubes are lightly brown and crusty.

3. In a bowl whisk the olive oil, vinegar, Sicilian seasoning, and salt and pepper together.

4. In a large bowl combine the bread, tomatoes, cucumber, bell peppers, onion and basil. Add the vinaigrette and toss until well coated.

5. Let the salad sit at room temperature for a half an hour to allow the flavors to blend.

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