Asparagus and Tomato Panzanella Recipe

Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).

Toss bread 1/4 cup olive oil and garlic in a bowl until coated. Season with salt and black pepper. Transfer mixture to a baking sheet.

Bake in the preheated oven until toasted about 15 minutes stirring and flipping bread cubes about halfway through. Allow bread to cool.

Fill a large bowl with iced water; set aside. Bring a pot of salted water to a boil; cook asparagus in boiling water until bright green and just tender 2 to 3 minutes. Transfer asparagus to iced water to cool. Drain and dry on a clean towel. Cut asparagus into thirds.

Mix asparagus cucumber cherry tomatoes yellow tomatoes red onion olives capers mozzarella balls and bread cubes in a large bowl. Whisk red wine vinegar and 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil in a small bowl; season with salt and pepper. Pour vinegar dressing over bread mixture; toss to combine. Allow bread salad to rest for 20 minutes before serving.