Toasted-Bread Salad with salami

By jobustitch

From RR. Tip: use stale bread - no tasting required.

Ingredients

• 1 leaf Italian bread, halved lengthwise and toasted
• 1 cup EVOO, plus more for drizzling
• salt and pepper
• 4 large tomatoes, chopped
• 1 English cucumber, quartered lengthwise and chopped
• 1/4 lb of deli-slioced salami, cut into thin strips
• 1 cup fresh basil leaves, torn
• 2 Tbsp. red wine vinegar

Details

Servings 4

Preparation

Step 1

1. In a large colander over a bowl or the sink, drizzle 1/2 cup water over the toasted bread to saturate. Squeeze the bread with your hands to remove any excell liquid, then crumble to bite-sized pieces. Transfer to a large serving bowl and drizzle with 1/2 cup olive oil; season to taste with salt and pepper.

2. Add the tomatoes, cucumbe, and salami to the bread and toss to combine. Add the basil and drizzle the red wine vinegar and remaining olive oil on top. Toss and season with salt, pepper.