Pre-heat your oven to 350 degrees

Cut the bread into cubes. Place into a pan or bowl

In a small sauce pan, heat the butter and garlic over medium heat until melted

Pour the butter/garlic mixture over the bread cubes; toss to coat

Sprinkle the dry basil over the bread as well. It will stick because of the butter/garlic mixture.

Pour the bread mixture into a casserole type dish so the bread can cook evenly

Bake in the oven for 12-15 minutes; you just want the bread to get a little crispy

While the bread is in the oven, cut your tomatoes and wash your fresh basil

When the bread is ready, pour into a large bowl, and combine the tomatoes, and torn basil. Do not cut the basil with a knife. It will cause the basil to turn black or get dark.

In a small bowl, whisk together the balsamic vinegar and olive oil.

Pour the dressing over the bread salad

Add salt and pepper, to taste, and toss to combine. Serve immediately. (If you need to wait a bit before serving, don't pour on the dressing. The bread will absorb everything and will become too soggy. Pour on the dressing right before you eat/serve).