Yields4 ServingsPrep Time20 minsCook Time30 minsTotal Time50 mins
4 cups of stale bread (preferably Italian or ciabatta), cut into 1-inch cubes
1 pound ripe tomatoes, cut into chunks
1 cucumber, peeled, seeded, and sliced
1 small red onion, thinly sliced
1/2 cup fresh basil leaves, torn
1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil
3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1 garlic clove, minced
Salt and pepper to taste
1
Prepare the Bread:
If the bread isn't stale, you can toast it in the oven. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C), spread the bread cubes on a baking sheet, and bake until they're lightly toasted, about 10-15 minutes.
2
Make the Vinaigrette:
In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, red wine vinegar, minced garlic, salt, and pepper.
3
Combine the Salad:
In a large bowl, combine the toasted bread, tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, and basil. Drizzle the vinaigrette over the salad and toss everything together to coat well.
4
Let it Marinate:
Allow the salad to sit for about 30 minutes before serving so the bread can absorb the flavors and soften slightly.
5
Serve:
Toss the salad again before serving. Adjust the seasoning with more salt, pepper, or vinegar if needed.
Ingredients
4 cups of stale bread (preferably Italian or ciabatta), cut into 1-inch cubes
1 pound ripe tomatoes, cut into chunks
1 cucumber, peeled, seeded, and sliced
1 small red onion, thinly sliced
1/2 cup fresh basil leaves, torn
1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil
3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1 garlic clove, minced
Salt and pepper to taste
Directions
1
Prepare the Bread:
If the bread isn't stale, you can toast it in the oven. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C), spread the bread cubes on a baking sheet, and bake until they're lightly toasted, about 10-15 minutes.
2
Make the Vinaigrette:
In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, red wine vinegar, minced garlic, salt, and pepper.
3
Combine the Salad:
In a large bowl, combine the toasted bread, tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, and basil. Drizzle the vinaigrette over the salad and toss everything together to coat well.
4
Let it Marinate:
Allow the salad to sit for about 30 minutes before serving so the bread can absorb the flavors and soften slightly.
5
Serve:
Toss the salad again before serving. Adjust the seasoning with more salt, pepper, or vinegar if needed.
