Bread Salad with Charred Tomatoes, Cucumber, and Olives

• ½ loaf country-style Italian bread, such as Pugliese, cut into ½-inch (12-mm) cubes
• 4 large ripe tomatoes, preferably in a mix of colors, about 2½

Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).

Place the bread cubes in a single layer on a baking sheet. Lightly toast in the oven until the cubes are just dry and very light brown, 8–10 minutes. Remove the cubes from the sheet.

Preheat the broiler. Line the baking sheet with alum