GAZPACHO SALAD WITH CROUTONS

Gazpacho Salad with Croutons image

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1/4 Small sweet onion (Vidalia or Maui)
1 cloves Small clove garlic, peeled
1 tablespoon Sherry vinegar
1/3 cup Extra virgin olive oil
1 pound Small tomatoes (Campari), sliced crosswise
1 Yellow bell pepper, seeded, cut into 1 inch squares
1 Mini cucumber (Persian), cut into 1/2 inch half moons
2 slices Country style bread, crusts removed

Steps:

1. Place onion in a small bowl of ice water and let stand 10 minutes, then drain and pat dry.
2. Using a microplane, finely grate garlic into a small bowl. Whisk in Dijon and vinegar. Slowly drizzle in oil in a steady stream, whisking until emulsified. Season with salt and pepper.
3. Arrange tomatoes, pepper, cucumber and onion on a platter. Toast bread, then cut into 1/2 inch cubes and sprinkle over salad. Season with salt and pepper and drizzle with vinaigrette.