Ingredients
1 loaf country-style bread
c. plus 3 tablespoons olive oil
1/4 c. plus 1 tablespoon red-wine vinegar
1 clove garlic
3/4 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. fresh-ground black pepper
1/2 lb. Fontina
2 c. halved cherry tomatoes
1 Rib Celery
1 small red onion
1/4 c. minced fresh parsley
1/2 head romaine lettuce
6 oz. sliced Black Forest ham
Preparation
Step 1Heat the oven to 325°F. Toss the bread cubes with the 3 tablespoons oil and spread on a large baking sheet. Bake, stirring once or twice, until crisp and lightly browned on the outside but still soft inside, about 15 minutes. Let cool.Step 2In a large glass or stainless-steel bowl, whisk the vinegar, garlic, salt, and pepper. Add the remaining 2/3 cup oil slowly, whisking.Step 3Add the toasted bread, cheese, tomatoes, celery, onion, and parsley and toss to coat. Let sit for 5 minutes. Add the lettuce and ham and toss again.Step 4Wine Recommendation: This full-flavored salad can easily partner a red wine–even, because of its ham and cheese, one with some tannin. A Beaujolais-Villages, light-bodied, fruity, and just a bit tannic, will be delicious.
