Bread salad with Gorgonzola

SERVES 4

Ingredients:

3 thick slices ciabatta or other rustic country-style bread, toasted and cut into bite-size chunks

2–3 tbsp olive oil

handful of fresh basil leaves, torn

½ x 7oz (200g) jar roasted red peppers, drained and sliced

4 tomatoes, coarsely chopped

handful of toasted pine nuts

4oz (115g) Gorgonzola Dolcelatte or blue cheese, cut into small cubes

sea salt and freshly ground black pepper

Method:

1 Put the bread in a large bowl, and drizzle with the olive oil. Add the basil, and season with salt and pepper. Toss together; then let stand for about 10 minutes to develop the flavors.

2 Add the peppers, tomatoes, pine nuts, and cheese, and toss gently to mix. Serve with cold cooked meats.

Bread salad with Gorgonzola