Ingredients

1/4 small sweet onion, such as Vidalia, or red onion, diced (1/4 cup)

1 small clove garlic, peeled

1 teaspoon Dijon mustard

1 tablespoon sherry vinegar

1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil

Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper

1 pound small tomatoes, such as Campari, sliced crosswise

1 yellow bell pepper, seeded and cut into 1-inch pieces

1 mini cucumber, cut into 1/2-inch half-moons

2 slices country-style bread (2 ounces), crusts removed

Preparation

Place onion in a small bowl of ice water. Let stand 10 minutes, then drain and pat dry.

Using a Microplane, finely grate garlic into a small bowl. Whisk in Dijon and vinegar. Slowly drizzle in oil in a steady stream, whisking until emulsified. Season with salt and pepper.

Arrange tomatoes, pepper, cucumber, and onion on a platter. Toast bread, then cut into 1/2-inch cubes and sprinkle over salad. Season with salt and pepper and drizzle with vinaigrette; serve.