Panzanella (Italian Bread and Tomato Salad)

Submitted by Julie Bs Hive

"A very simple Italian salad. Posted for ZWT3"

 

• Ready In: 15mins
• Ingredients: 7
• Serves: 4-6

ingredients

• 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

directions

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.