Panzanella (italian Bread And Tomato Salad)

Total Time: 15 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 3/4 lb day-old crusty peasant-style whole grain bread, cut into 1-inch cubes (about 6 cups)
• 2 large tomatoes, trimmed and each cut into 8 wedges (about 1 pound)
• 3/4 cup sliced unwaxed cucumber, pared
• 1/2 cup sliced red onion
• 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
• 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
• 10 fresh basil leaves, shredded

Recipe

• 1 in a serving bowl stir together the bread, the tomatoes, cucumber, onion, oil, vinegar, basil, and salt and pepper to taste until the salad is combined well.