Bread Salad

By JimMac

Making bread salad, or panzanella, is a favorite way for Italian cooks to use up dried bread. It may turn into one of your favorites as well.

Ingredients

• 6 slices day-old French or Italian bread -- 1 inch thick
• 2 medium tomatoes -- chopped (1 1/2 cups)
• 1 medium cucumber -- peeled and chopped (1 1/4 cups)
• 1 small onion -- thinly sliced
• 1/3 cup fat-free red wine vinegar dressing
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
• OR
• 2 teaspoons dried basil leaves
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper

Details

Servings 6

Preparation

Step 1

Tear bread into 1-inch pieces. Mix bread and remaining ingredients in nonmetal bowl. Cover and refrigerate, stirring once, at least 1 hour to blend flavors and soften bread. Stir before serving.