Italian Bread Salad with Olives

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350°. Place bread cubes in a large bowl. In another bowl, mix oil, garlic and pepper; drizzle 3 tablespoons over bread and toss to coat. Reserve remaining oil mixture. Spread bread cubes in a single layer on two 15x10x1-in. baking pans.

Step 2

Bake until crisp and light brown, 12-18 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Step 3

Meanwhile, whisk vinegar and salt into reserved oil mixture. Add tomatoes, olives and herbs; toss to coat.

Step 4

Cool bread cubes slightly. Add to tomato mixture; toss to combine. Sprinkle with cheese; serve immediately.