Tomato, mozzarella, basil & crouton salad

Ingredients (6 servings):

• 1 garlic clove, crushed
• 60ml (¼ cup) olive oil
• 6 thick slices crusty bread (made from day-old bread), cut into 2cm pieces
• 6 (about 600g) tomatoes, cut into wedges
• 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
• Pinch of caster sugar
• 200g fresh mozzarella, torn into 2cm pieces
• ½ cup fresh basil leaves, torn

Method:

1. Preheat oven to 180°C.
2. Whisk together the garlic and 2 tablespoons of the oil in a large bowl. Add the bread and toss until well combined.
3. Put bread pieces on oven rack with tray and put in oven for 1 minute each side or until lightly charred and toasted.
4. Place the tomato, vinegar, sugar and remaining oil in a large serving bowl and mix until combined.
5. Add the croutons, mozzarella and basil leaves, and gently toss to combine.
6. Season with salt and pepper and serve immediately.