panzanella salad

Ingredients

• 3-4 - fresh tomatoes, chopped into 1 inch pieces
• 1 - seedless cucumber, chopped into 1/2 inch pieces
• 1/2 - red or yellow onion, coarsely chopped
• 4 cloves garlic, finely chopped
• 1/2 - red bell pepper, chopped into 1/2 inch pieces
• 1/2 - crusty, day old french baguette, sliced into 1 inch pieces
• 6-7 large fresh basil leaves, chopped
• 1/2 cup black olives, chopped, if desired
• 1 - ball fresh buffalo mozzarella, chopped, or fresh mozzarella boccini balls
• 1/3 cup balsamic vinegar
• 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
• - salt and pepper to taste