1 Loaf (1 pound) Italian
Bread, cut into 1-inch
Thick slices
2 lg Tomatoes, cut into med dice
2 tb Red wine vinegar
1/3 c Olive oil
1/4 c Minced basil
Salt and ground black
Pepper
Dip each slice of bread into a large bowl of cold water, then
transfer to a colander set aside in the sink; let drain for 15
minutes. Gently squeeze each slice of bread to remove excess water,
then cut the slices into medium dice.
Transfer bread cubes to a large nonreactive bowl. Add the remaining
ingredients including 1 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper; toss
the ingredients to combine. Cover and chill for 1 hour. Serve.
Yields
8 servings