Dinner tonight: Panzanella with sherry vinaigrette

Skewers are fun. Thread something -- almost anything -- on a stick and all of a sudden the food just seems carefree. Even happy. For something on the lighter side, these bread salad skewers with sherry vinaigrette are bright, colorful and oh-so-flavorful. And wonderfully easy, whether you're entertaining a houseful of guests or simply serving the usual suspects.

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