Rustic Tomato-Bread Salad

By rsberkenbile

Ingredients

• 4 c. fresh tomatoes, diced (about 5 med. tomatoes)
• 3/4 c. slivered red onion
• 1/2 c. water
• 1/3 c. olive oil
• 1/3 c. white wine vinegar
• 1 tsp. ground black pepper
• 1 tsp. salt
• 1 tsp. sugar
• 1/2 c. shredded fresh basil
• 6 c. day-old, dense, crusty bread, cut or torn into 1-inch cubes

Preparation

Step 1

Combine all ingredients, except bread, in a large bowl; let stand, allowing flavors to develop, about 10 minutes. Add bread; toss well to coat. If bread seems dry, sprinkle with an additional tablespoon or two of water. Will hold several hours at room temperature.