Panzanella Salad

1 loaf of stale crusty bread, I used a Portuguese loaf, but you could use French bread or something similar

olive oil

1/2 tsp. Kosher salt, divided

15-20 cherry tomatoes, sliced in half and seeded

1/2 cup of sliced red onion

1 cup English cucumber, peeled, seeded and sliced

1/2 cup kalamata olives, pitted and sliced

1/2 cup feta cheese, crumbled

fresh parsley, garnish

Dressing:

1/2 cup olive oil

1/4 cup red wine vinegar

1/4 tsp kosher salt

1 tsp. dried basil

juice of 1/2 a lemon

1/8 tsp lemon zest

1 clove garlic, finely minced

1/2 tsp Zaatar (optional)

whisk all ingredients together and wait until 15 prior to serving dress the salad

Cube stale bread and spread out on a baking sheet, drizzle oil and 1/4 tsp of Kosher salt over the bread cubes. Bake at 375 degrees for 15 minutes or until bread in slightly golden brown. Toss together bread, tomatoes, cucumbers, onion, olives and feta. Add dressing 15 minutes prior to serving and toss well. Top with fresh parsley if desired.