Reviewed: Jun. 9, 2010

Awesome salad! To me, tomatoes and fresh basil are a classic combination that go together like peanut butter and jelly! My bread was already stale, so it didn't take long to dry out. I love the addition of capers in this. I didn't change a thing except to add an extra splash of red wine vinegar. This recipe is a definite keeper!

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Jillian

Cooking Level: Expert

Living In: Allentown, Pennsylvania, USA

Reviewed: Aug. 26, 2007

This recipe is so easy and flavorful. I didn't change the recipe at all. It tasted like something I would get at a trendy restaurant.

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SARAHB3

Living In: Beech Grove, Indiana, USA

Reviewed: Aug. 24, 2007

great way to use those homegrown tomatoes!! Easy and so ono.

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mshirano

Reviewed: Feb. 20, 2008

Excellent recipe. I made one small change...I added chunks of fresh mozarella just before serving. What a hit! I would recommend doubling this recipe...for four people I didn't have enough. So simple and soooo good!

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Janene

Cooking Level: Expert

Reviewed: May 19, 2008

I didn't have basil but I used cilantro instead. I will make this again and again.

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Noelle

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Reviewed: Jun. 4, 2008

This was very good - unfortunately I found my bread was not only stale, but also moldy! So I added about 3 cups of baby spinach and made a breadless salad instead. Capers added a nice touch without being overpowering, and I liked the change from my usual balsamic to red wine vinegar. The only thing I did not do was salt the tomatoes as the instructions stated - they were juicy enough and I was concerned that the capers would lend too much saltiness to the salad. I ended up salting to taste near the end, adding a pinch of salt. Will definitely make again! (Next time WITH bread!)

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Christine M

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Home Town: Hopedale, Massachusetts, USA

Living In: Holden, Massachusetts, USA

Reviewed: Jan. 19, 2009

this salad was awesome. I think it would have been good with chunks of chicken in it too.

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cristi05

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Living In: Rancho Palos Verdes, California, USA

Reviewed: Jun. 27, 2009

Excellent summer salad! I drizzled the bread with evoo and sprinkled with basil and thyme before baking. I added cucumbers and mozzarella to make it a little more substantial. And I drizzled the dressing on before topping with the bread so it didn't soak it all up. Extremely satisfying!

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red1190

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Reviewed: Aug. 25, 2009

I made some changes but that is the beauty of this recipe, you can make it your own. Tossed the bread cubes with olive oil, salt, pepper and minced garlic before baking. The fresh tomatos and basil make this dish. Thanks!

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