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Ingredients
- 1/2 lb. Rustic Bread or Italian, 1 day old 1"thick slices
- 1/2 c. cold water
- 1 med. cucumber, peeled, seeded, cut in 1/4" pcs.
- 1/4 c. plus 1T. red wine vinegar
- 2 cloves minced garlic
- 1/2 c. evoo
- Salt & pepper to taste
- 2 lbs. ripe tomatoes about6, seeded, cut into 1/2" cubes
- 1 medium red onion, chopped
- 1/2 c. fresh basil leaves, torn
Preparation
Step 1
Sprinkle the bread with the water and let stand 2 minutes. Tear or cut bread into 1" pcs. Spread pieces of bread on paper towels to dry for 20 minutes
Spread cucumber pieces on a paper towel and sprinkle with salt. Let stand 20 minutes. Rinse cucumbers and pat dry
In a large mixing bowl, combine vinegar and garlic, then whisk in olive oil. Season with salt & pepper to taste.
Add cucumbers, tomatoes, onions, basil and bread. Toss to combine, and let stand until the bread has absorbed some of the vinegarette.
For a salad entree, add hard boiled eggs, grilled tuna and capers