Name: Bread Salad with Tomatoes and Basil
Ingredients: 1 Loaf (1 pound) Italian bread, cut into 1-inch thick slices; 2 lg Tomatoes, cut into medium dice; 2 tb Red wine vinegar; 1/3 c Olive oil; 1/4 c Minced basil; Salt and ground black pepper

CATEGORY	CUISINE	TAG	YIELD
	Italian	Ethnic, Breads	8	Servings

INGREDIENTS

1		Loaf (1 pound) Italian bread, cut into 1-inch thick slices
2	lg	Tomatoes, cut into medium dice
2	tb	Red wine vinegar
1/3	c	Olive oil
1/4	c	Minced basil
		Salt and ground black pepper

INSTRUCTIONS

Dip each slice of bread into a large bowl of cold water, then transfer to a
colander set aside in the sink; let drain for 15 minutes. Gently squeeze
each slice of bread to remove excess water, then cut the slices into medium
dice.
Transfer bread cubes to a large nonreactive bowl.  Add the remaining
ingredients including 1 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper; toss the
ingredients to combine. Cover and chill for 1 hour. Serve. Makes 8
servings.

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