Tuscan Bread Salad

Yield:
6 - 8 servings

Ingredients:

  1. 4 cups day or two old bread cubes (about 1/2 pounds)
  2. 1 1/2 pounds ripe tomatoes, cored and coarsely chopped
  3. 1 red onion, thinly sliced
  4. 1/2 cucumber, peeled and cubed
  5. 2 ribs celery hearts, cubed
  6. 1/2 cup loosely packed fresh basil leaves
  7. 3 cloves garlic, minced
  8. 1 cup green olives, pitted, drained and halved
  9. 1-2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
  10. Fine sea salt to taste
  11. 4 Tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  12. Freshly ground black pepper
Directions:

Place the bread cubes in a large bowl. Add tomatoes, onion, cucumber, celery and basil; toss gently. Add garlic and green olives.

Sprinkle with vinegar and salt; toss gently to blend. Drizzle oil over the salad. Sprinkle with pepper. Toss again.

Set aside for 30 minutes to allow bread to absorb the dressing.

Source: Patricia Wells-Trattoria


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