Panzanella Salad with Bison Flank Steak

Ingredients

• ounce sdried French bread, torn into bite-size piece s
• tablespoon solive oil
• cup chopped fresh mozzarella cheese
• cup scoarsely chopped seeded red or yellow tomatoes
• cup seeded chopped cucumber
• cup thinly slice d red onion
• 1/3 cup chopped fresh basil
• tablespoon swhite wine vinegar
• tablespoon solive oil
• clove sgarlic, minced
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• pound bison flank steak
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/8 teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 450 degrees F. Place bread pieces in a shallow baking pan. Drizzle with the 2 tablespoons oil; toss gently to coat. Bake for 5 minutes or until toasted, stirring once or twice. Cool slightly; transfer to a very large bowl.
2. Combine mozzarella cheese, tomatoes, cucumber, onion, and basil in a large bowl; set aside.
3. For dressing, whisk together vinegar, the 3 tablespoons oil, the garlic, the 1/2 teaspoon salt, and the 1/4 teaspoon pepper in a small bowl. Pour dressing over the tomato mixture; toss to coat. Spoon the tomato mixture over the bread; toss to coat. Let stand for 15 minutes to allow the flavors to blend. Serve with Grilled Bison Flank Steak.
4. Grilled Bison Flank Steak: Sprinkle bison flank steak with the 1 teaspoon salt and the 1/4 teaspoon pepper. For gas or charcoal grill, place steak on the rack of an uncovered grill directly over medium high heat. Grill for 8 to 10 minutes or until desired doneness. Cover bison flank steak with foil and let stand for 5 minutes. Thinly slice steak across the grain.