Tusca Bread and Tomato Salad

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   Preheat oven to 350F

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   In a small pan over medium heat, combine 2 tablespoons olive oil, butter and garlic.

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   Stir about 2 minutes or until butter is melted.

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   Cut baguette into 1/2 inch cubes.

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   Put in a 10 x 15 inch baking pan and drizzle oil-butter mixture over bread and mix well.

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   Bake until golden, 10 to 15 minutes.

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   Remove from oven and let cool in pan.

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   Mix remaining olive oil, vinegar salt and pepper in a bowl, then stir in tomatoes and bread cubes.

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   (If the tomatoes are large, chop them before stirring in.)

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    Serve at room temperature.

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    I think it would be great on a bed of mesclun tossed lightly with a light vinaigrette.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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