tomato salad with crushed croutons

INGREDIENTS

• 4 slices hearty white bread
• 1 small shallot, minced (about 2 tablespoons)
• 1 garlic clove, minced or pressed through garlic press
• 1/4 teaspoon table salt
• Freshly ground black pepper
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
• 1 pound cherry or grape tomatoes, mixed colors if you can find them
• 2 teaspoons olive oil
• 1 tablespoon mellow red wine vinegar (yours isn’t mellow? use less)
• 1/8 teaspoon table salt
• Pinch of sugar
• Handful basil leaves, slivered.