Ingredients:
2 tomatoes, cut into bite-size pieces
1 small cucumbers, peeled and sliced
1 small red onions, thinly sliced
1 clove garlic, very finely minced
1 cup fresh basil leaves, torn into small pieces
1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil, plus more as needed
3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar or 3 tablespoons red wine vinegar, plus more as needed
salt & freshly ground black pepper, to taste
6 -8 slices thick country bread, torn into bite-size pieces ( sourdough is good – dense, bakery bread)
Directions:
In a bowl, combine the tomatoes, cucumber, onion, garlic and basil.
Drizzle with the 1/2 cup olive oil and the 3 tblsps vinegar, season with salt and pepper and toss well.
Place half of the bread in a wide, shallow bowl.
Spoon half of the tomato mixture over the bread.
Layer the remaining bread on top and then the remaining tomato mixture.
Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour.
Just before serving, toss the salad and adjust the seasonings with salt and pepper.
If the bread seems dry, add a little oil or vinegar.
Serve immediately.
Servings: 4-6
Time preparation: 15 min.
Time total: 15 min.