Italian Tomato and Bread Salad
Ingredients
- 3 cups (750 ml) day-old bread, cut or torn into 1-inch (3 cm) cubes
- 3-4 medium tomatoes, coarsely chopped
- 1 medium onion, thinly sliced
- 1 cucumber, peeled and coarsely chopped
- 2 ribs celery, coarsely chopped
- 1/2 cup (125 ml) chopped fresh basil leaves
- 3-6 cloves garlic, finely chopped
- 1 cup (250 ml) green pitted olives, chopped
- 2 Tbs (30 ml) balsamic or red wine vinegar
- 4 Tbs (60 ml) extra-virgin olive oil
- Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
Instructions
- Combine the bread, vegetables, basil, garlic, and olives in a large bowl. Drizzle with the vinegar and oil, season with salt and pepper, and toss to combine well. Allow to sit at room temperature for 30 minutes before serving. Serves 4 to 6.