Macaroni Salad with Summer Tomatoes

Ingredients

• 2 teaspoons minced garlic, divided
• 1 (1-ounce) slice white bread
• 8 ounces uncooked medium elbow macaroni
• 3 tablespoons white balsamic vinegar
• 1 tablespoon minced fresh basil
• ¾ teaspoon salt
• 3 tablespoons extravirgin olive oil, divided
• + 5 more ingredients
• • 4 cups chopped seeded tomato (about 6 tomatoes)
  • ¹/₈ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper
  • 2 tablespoons thinly sliced fresh basil
  • ½ teaspoon sugar

1. Cook elbow macaroni according to package directions, omitting salt and fat. Drain and rinse with cold water; drain. Cover and chill.2. Combine white balsamic vinegar, 1 tablespoon basil, 3/4 teaspoon salt, sugar, and crushed red pepper in a large bowl. Add 2 tablespoons oil and 1 1/2 teaspoons...

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