Bread Salad with Tomatoes and Basil
- 1 Loaf (1 pound) Italian
- -bread, cut into 1-inch
- -thick slices
- 2 lg Tomatoes, cut into medium
- -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. Makes 8
servings.
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. Makes 8
servings.
