Panzanella

INGREDIENTS

• 1 teaspoon finely minced garlic
• 3 tablespoons capers, drained
• 1 yellow bell pepper, seeded and cut into 1-inch cubes
• 1 teaspoon kosher salt
• 20 large basil leaves, coarsely chopped
• 1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 1/2 cup good olive oil
• 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
• 3 tablespoons good olive oil
• 1 small French bread or boule, cut into 1-inch cubes (6 cups)
• 1 hothouse cucumber, unpeeled, seeded, and sliced 1/2-inch thick
• 2 large, ripe tomatoes, cut into 1-inch cubes
• 1/2 red onion, cut in 1/2 and thinly sliced
• 3 tablespoons Champagne vinegar
• 1 red bell pepper, seeded and cut into 1-inch cubes