Panzanella (Bread Salad)

This salad makes an excellent side dish and is great for vegetarians. It's also a great way to use up any leftover bread.

Ingredients:

• 2 c. small tomatoes, any variety
  
• 1 medium cucumber
• 1/2 c. sliced onions
• 2 c. stale or crusty bread, sliced into cubes
• 5 leaves fresh basil

Dressing:

• 3 Tbsp. balsamic vinegar
• 1/2 c. olive oil
• 1 tsp. salt
• 1/4 tsp. pepper

Directions:

1. Take the tomatoes and cut each of them in half then place the tomatoes in a large bowl.
2. Peel and slice the cucumber in quarters and add them to the tomatoes.
3. Add the onions to the mixture.
4. Roughly chop the basil leaves and add them to the salad toss the ingredients together.
5. In a small bowl, combine the olive oil, balsamic vinegar, salt and pepper; stir until well combined.
6. Pour the dressing over the salad and toss together to coat the ingredients.
7. Toss the bread cubes into the salad just before serving.