Makes 8 servings
Ingredients
1 loaf ciabatta, cut into 1-inch cubes
2 tablespoons plus 1/2cup extra-virgin olive oil
Salt and freshly ground pepper
1 pint cherry tomatoes, washed, stemmed and halved
1 cup thinly sliced red onion
1 cup parsley leaves, washed and dried
2 tablespoons capers
2 cups mozzarella boconcini
3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
Pinch chili flakes
Directions
Preheat oven to 400 degrees. In a large mixing bowl, toss the bread cubes in 2 tablespoons of olive oil. Season lightly with salt and pepper. Spread bread cubes in a single layer on a baking sheet and bake until golden brown, about 15 minutes. Cool.
In a large mixing bowl combined the toasted bread with the cherry tomatoes, red onion, parsley leaves, capers and mozzarella. Toss with the remaining olive oil, the red wine vinegar, chili flakes and salt and pepper. Allow to sit for at least 30 minutes before serving.
