Umbrian Bread Salad

Name: Umbrian Bread Salad
Ingredients: 1 pound of crusty Italian Bread; 1 medium red onion, sliced; 2-3 large tomatoes, cored and cut into chunks; 2 T caped, drained; 1/2 c red bell pepper, cored, seeded and cut into small pieces; 2-4 c mixed salad greens; Basil Vinaigrette*; 1 clove garlic; 1 T pine nuts; 4 t parmesan; 1/4 c fresh basil; 2/3 c olive oil; 1/4 c balsamic vinegar; 1/2 t salt; pepper

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Ingredients

1 pound of crusty Italian Bread
1 medium red onion, sliced
2-3 large tomatoes, cored and cut into chunks
2 T caped, drained
1/2 c red bell pepper, cored, seeded and cut into small pieces
2-4 c mixed salad greens
Basil Vinaigrette*
1 clove garlic
1 T pine nuts
4 t parmesan
1/4 c fresh basil
2/3 c olive oil
1/4 c balsamic vinegar
1/2 t salt
pepper

Directions

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